FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
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PRIVACY ACTS
SUBJECT: J. EDG AR HOOV ER OFFIC IAL &
CONFID ENTI AL (O&Q FILES
FILE NUMBER : 6 7-561
SECTION : 8
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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ASSIGNMENT HISTORY OF
JOHN EDOAR HOOVER, DIRECTOR
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PURPOSE : To advise of the current status of the Department's
efforts to dispose of the late Director's personal memorabilia,
presently being stored in the Hoover Building.
DETAILS : On 11/22/77, inquiry was made with Mi6s Sarah G.)(wilcox,
v isAflflx Department of Justice^. to determine the current
status of our request for~TTI£ ""Department's assistance in disposing
of Mr. Hoover's personal memorabilia. Miss Wilcox advised that
nothing had been resolved, but since no one appeared willing to
claim the memorabilia, she felt it might qualify as "abandoned
property." However, she adviBed that before the Government could
dispose of such property, the executor of the Tolson estate would
have to renounce all interest in the property since it was his
duty to effect a final disposition. She noted that under a codicil
to the Tolson Will, the executor was given the right to dispose
of the memorabilia- with residuals, if any, passing to the Boys'
Clubs of America and the Damon Runyon Foundation. She advised
that she would correspond with the executor in an effort to deter-
mine whether he and the indicated residuary legatees intended
to waive their rights to the memorabilia. Miss Wilcox was adviBed
that an early resolution of this matter would be desirable in
view of the critical need for storage space in the Hoover Building.
On 12/5/77, Miss Wilcox provided a copy of the attached
letter which she directed to the ex ecutor of the Tolson estat e
on 12/1/77 ’ ,»n., ! «- iVp/— V/T|
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Re: Eetate of Clyde A. To 1 eon, Decoassd
Hear Hr . Honk :
As vu have previously informed you, certs is property
located in the offices of the late J. Edgar Hoover which wee
packed and stored in boxes in a storeroom of the Federal
bureau of Investigation following Nr. Hoover *s death appears
to to personal in nature and was the personal property of
Hr. Hoover. Inventories of the contents of t he se boxes were
sent to you in December 1976.
As such, under the provisions of Nr. Hoover's will, the
property passed to Hr. To Ison upon Nr. Hoover's death. Upon
Mr. To la on ' a death, it became a part of his estate and
passed under his will.
issder ^ of the Second Codicil of Mr. Tolaoa's will, it
his executor in trust for the purpose of selecting
those* dfcten* which should be installed in '‘the >7. Edgar
Koovftg&^n the new FBI building." Except Cor those
ite4b^| *aifr which the executor should select, the pro*
pertjE Appear* to have passed under the residuary clause to
the hoys Clflfcs of America and the Damon Kanyeo Memorial Food
for Cancer gs search.
The executor has made no offer of any of the property
to the Government for the stated purpose. Moreover, there
is no J. Edgar Hoover Room in the new FBI building end it is
our understanding that none is contemplated. He are informed
that the FBI has already accepted all Ho over memorabilia
which can be accomodated in the Hoover memorial area on the
Tour Route. Therefore, it is not anticipated that the
Government would accept any of the property with the stated
condition Attached, even if offered by the executor.
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You advised by your letter of February 10# 1977 that
Mr. Mohr as executor of Mr. Tolson's estate "Is not Baking
claim for any of the property." It does not appear that
such a renunciation relieves the executor from the duty of
attempting to distribute the property in accordance with the
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If it is the Intention of the executor and the resid-
uary legatees to abandon the property# please provide ns
with appropriate evidence of the latent of the executor and
the residuary beneficiaries to do so. In that event# the
property would be disposed of by the Government under pro-
cedures normally followed for disposal of abandoned property.
'’’he Droperty has occupied needed storage space for Bore
than four years, and the FBI custodians wish to dispose of
it as soon as possible. Please let us hear fro* you as to
what disposition of the statter the executor Is prepared to
take .
Very truly yours#
BARBARA ALLEN BABCOCK
Assistant Attorney General
Civil Division
Stuart E. Sohiffer
chief# Conmercial Litigation Section
Mr. James Durkin
Internal Revenue Service
1201 F Street, Room 1015
Washington, D.C. 20224
Mr. Lee M. Quick
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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MR. DE BRULER date; 7/20/77
J. O’ROURKE
MOVEMENT AND PRESENT LOCATION OF
MEMORABILIA REMOVED FROM OFFICE OF
FORMER DIRECTOR J. E. HOOVER
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In connection with an inquiry in captioned matter conducted by
the former Inspection Division, there are maintained in the space of the
Office of Inspections, Planning and Inspection Division, numerous tickler
copies of correspondence, principally FD-302s, and other miscellaneous
notes and data relating to that inquiry. Also included are the originals of
a number of FD-302s reporting results of interviews conducted by members
of the Inspection Staff in 9-10/76. The captioned inquiry concerns the need
for a judgment as to the final disposition of the memorabilia. This judgment
is pending with the Department and is being followed by the Printing and
Space Management Section, Administrative Services Division, which has
been designated custodian of the material pending final determination.
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It should be noted that this memorandum pertains to, and the
enclosures contain, material of a sensitive and personal nature and is
earmarked for filing in 67-561 which is the personnel file for the late
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1. Attached for filing are the original FD-902s referre d t o a b ove.
It Included are varying numbers of carbon copies of these FD-302s to facilitate
~l i » any necessary cross filing in files of persons interviewed.
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2. Also included among the material to be filed are originals
or copies of material which was previously disseminated outside the
Bureau -- see Bufile 67-561-406 and 407; however, copies of the material
were not then placed in file with the yellows of the outgoing communications
as they should have been. This memorandum rectifies that situation.
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BUREAU PROPERTY MAINTAINED AT RESIDENCfc 1
OF FORMER FBI DIRECTOR* J. EDGAR HOOVER,/ ?
Reference 1* g&de to my pnor conversations with yon
concerning captioned matt<
The purpose of this communication la to advise that the
following Items were picked up from the former residence of J. Edgar
Hoover on April 14, 1977, and returned to FBI control:
7 Filing Cabinets
3 Typewriters
1 Stenographer’s Desk with Attachment
1 Stenographer’s Chair
1 V,ood Cabinet . v .
1 Typewriter Stand
1 Desk Lamp with Pen
1 Desk Extension Table
1 Floor Chair Pad
There were do papers contained in any of the material which
was picked up. Mr. John P. Mohr, former Assistant to the Director and
so4 Executor of the Clyde A. Tolscn Estate, was present at the time the
above items were picked up. He commented that the contents of the
ra- fin eta had been the personal investment records of the late Director
and displayed to the Agents present several of the file jackets wWch were
confirmed by the Agents to pertain to invest mentrec^rda . -ff (a ^
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Attorney General and you relative to the file cabinets referred to by
John P. Mohr now at the Hoover residence. You informed me that It
had been agreed between the Attorney General and you that these cabinets
would be obtained and subsequently taken to the U. S. Department of
Justice Building and thereafter inventoried by SA Paul V. Daly and
Departmental Attorney Steven Blackhur st of the Department 's Office
of Professional Responsibility. It was anticipated that one six -drawer
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FBI.
A review was made of documents concerning an inquiry Into
the disposition of files maintained at the office of former Director J. Edgar
Hoover and, particularly, a memorandum dated 7/3 /75 captioned, ’Inquiry
into Disposition of Files Maintained in the Office of Former Director
J. Edgar Hoover. " This document contains information relative to file
cabinets at the Hoover residence as well as material allegedly contained
therein.
I met with Attorney General Bell and Departmental Attorneys
Michael E. Shaheen, Jr. , and Steven Blackhurst at 6:15 p.m. , 4/13/77,
and explained the nature of John P. Mohr’s call to Mr. McDermott as well
, as the general background concerning this matter. The Attorney General
read the memorandum of 7/3 /75 referred to above and stated he understood
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Re: FILE CABINETS AT HOOVER RESIDENCE
The Attorney General agreed that these file cabinets would be '
picked up by SA James P. Flynn and others ana brought to FBIfiQ. In the
event these cabinets contained any documents, it was agreed that Depart-
mental Attorney Steven Blackhurst and SA Paul V. Daly would be immediately
Contacted so that the cabinets could be taken to the Justice Department and,
thereafter, the material inventoried by them. The Attorney General under-
stood that in all likelihood there would be no documents in these file cabinets
and that this was generally understood at the time of Mr. Mohr's telephone
call to Mr. McDermott.
On the morning of 4/14/77, John P. Mohr telephoned Assistant
Director Bassett and requested that SA Flynn meet him at the Hoover residence
at 11:00 a. m. , 4/14 /77, for the purpose of picking up the file cabinets.
Assistant Director Bassett nftide arrangements to pick up the file cabinets
and contacted Departmental Attorney Michael E. Shaheen, Jr. , as to the
course of action to be taken.
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PURPOSE: To record return to inventory of items^trans^r
of former Director J. Edgar Hoover.
DETAILS: On April 14, 1977, in response to a call from John P. Mohr,
former Assistant to the Director, now Executor of the Clyde A. To Ison
estate, that 17 items of Bureau property were available for return to the
FBI, the following individuals proceeded to the former residence of the
late Director, to inventory the items and effect the return:
SA James P. Flynn
SA Robert P. Keehan
Mr. Robert B. Marsden
Mr. Jesse T. Peterson, Jr.
Mr. Louis Brown, Jr.
The items listed below were situated in a basement recreation
room of the residence. All the cabinets were empty. Mr. Mohr commented
that the contents of these cabinets had been the personal investment records
of the late Director which were removed and boxed by him. It was noted that
approximately 15 boxes were stacked in the room and several of the file
* jackets displayed by Mr. Mohr contaijjdii investment records. ,
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The 17 items were loaded on a rented Ryder truck (the Bureau
truck that would ordinarily be used was in repair) and returned to FBIH Q.
A receipt, prepared by Mr. Mohr, was signed by SA Flynn , 'and " a “copy of
same (attached) was made by SA Keehan.
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The items obtained are summarized as follows:
7 - filing cabiijpts
3 - typewriters
1 - stenographer 7 s desk with attachment
1 - stenographers chair
1 - wood cabinet
1 - typewriter stand
1 - desk lamp with pen
1 - desk extension table
1 - floor chair pad
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RECOMMENDATION:
For information.
ADDENDUM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR H. N. BASSETT 4/14/77 HNBrnlfl
I orally advised you of the foregoing and in response to my question
as to whether the foregoing material should be Immediately placed in inventory,
you advised in the affirmative, but only after a photograph is taken of the entire
composite group. This has been done.
Per prior agreement, I also telephonically contacted Michael E.
Shaheen, Jr. , Office of Professional Responsibility, Department of Justice,
and advised him that the 17 items had been obtained and there were no papers
or documents contained therein. I also told him that Mr. Mohr had shown the
Agents samples of the material which had been contained in the file cabinets and
that it solely involved investment records of Mr. Hoover. Mr. Shaheen advised
that it probably would be well to confirm this in writing to the Attorney General
in view of his interest in the matter and I mentioned that certainly the Bureau
had no objection In doing so but that I was sure he could understand a reluctance
to generate a lot of paper on a matter that had no substance but could be miscon-
strued by someone who did not know the circumstances. Mr. Shaheen readily
agreed to this and suggested that perhaps the Director could orally advise the
Attorney General of the outcome of the matter and that perhaps this would suffice
and close the issue.
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Re: Return of Bureau Property
From Residence of Former
Director J. Edgar Hoover
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Director call the Attorney General relative to the
information contained in the body of this memorandum and, if agreeable
with the Attorney General, that the matter then be considered closed.
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MOVEMENT AND PRESENT LOCATION , OF IjEMORAEILIA
lOVED FROM OFFICE OF ^ORMER M RECTOR J. E. HOOVER
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PURPOSE : To advise of current status of the Department's
into the ownership of certain memorabilia formerly located
the late Director Hoover’s Office.
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DETAILS ; By way of background/ a memorandum, captioned as above,
was forwarded to the Department on 10/20/76, requesting a deter-
mination regarding lawful ownership of various awards, plaques,
honorary degrees, etc., that were presented to the late Director
during his lifetime. The Printing and Space Management Section
was designated custodian of this material pe nding fina l resoluti or
On 3/29/77, Miss Sarah Wilcox/ CTvixmvTSldrt'^i-"'^
Department of Justice, contacted SA Lee M. *Qui J ck ‘an<§‘ advisee"
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that the attorneys handling the Tolson eatate&awei\iijaiq*/t£d
to her that they have no interest in fho ^f^rom P p|-jpn 0f i momnr^h|i i
Miss Wilcox noted that if the memorabilia should, nevertheless,
be repos ited in the Tolson estate, it would most likely pass
to the residuary legatee. Before the property can pass to the
residuary legatee of the Tolson will (Boys' Clubs), it would
first have to pass under the Hoover will to the Tolson estate.
This would result in a reopening of the Hoover will based on
newly discovered property. The concerned parties are apparently
less than anxious for this to happen.
Miss Wilcox said that the only interest in the property,
at this time, appears to be on the part of In ternal Revenue Servic
(IRS) . If the memorabilia is determined to be vaJJiatfllev the
Hoover and Tolson estates will be subject to addVVional taxes.
For this reason, IRS is following the matter
and is interested in the final determination.
Miss Wilcox inquired whether the FBI had any official
| interest in any of the items listed on the memorabilia Inventory.
I She was informed that the Bureau had no specific interest other
• than to arrange for final disposition in whatever way was deter-
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be best for all parties concerned if the memorabilia were declared
‘"Government property" and turned over to the Archives.
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Re: Movement and Present Location of Memorabilia
Removed From Office of Former Director J. E. Hoover
RECOMMENDATION : For information.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION ADDENDUM CSBinfo 2/16/77:
SA Lee M. Quick, Chief of the Security Coordination Unit, has
participated in the handling of this matter since it first arose and is fully
conversant regarding it. Therefore, it is recommended that Mr. Quick
be designated as the Bureau’s representative for the upcoming conference
with the Department on the matter.
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rabilia fre - a liio office suite of J. Edgar Hoover to present locations; to set out
results of ti.vvtttories of material involved, ard to request approval of attached
letter to (iiw Attorney Central along with ECCQiBrj&syiDg LLM which sots out
baeicgrouna end requests a determination regarding lawful ownership as well
as a recommendation as to disposition of the property. Also attached for approval
ts letter to tic lister of Wills for bis Information.
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Following dcaih of J. Edgar Hoover, 5/2/72, considerable memora-
bilia and cfh*»r property were moved from Mb office eiPte. Fersoinl property
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articles a:. a editorials, anniversary messages, photographs, editorial cartoons,
certificate,';, diplomas, degrees and awards, athletic tropliies and miscellaneous
Items, some c £ whlcn also might be cUselttod aB pergonal property of Mr.
Hoover, were stored at Taylor Ureet warehouse aud subsequently movod to
CAO store q ; and still Later to space under control cf tho Special Projects Section
In the Old Feet Office (OPO) and JeE Buildings, with limited number of Items
being placet oil display on FBI tom' route. Inventories disclosed that property
/v' s i . ) w ^ /■./! i /v i * / \ »\ / 1 w> 1 I a* *r\w I An wm a*v 4 n»«n 7 «* *•. ■ »»4 4 av .»j 4 «t w#l t\ a nflt n(n I
j cioimv in iiiiincu u; ;t;o picviuudi/ i, vuuvut;u ctuu uv viutiiu
filea were included, although in some instances, articles and editorials contained
file numh i s of cases to which tho Items had clgnilicaaco. Will of Mr. Hoover
rruio &ev t requests and loft reminder ox estate to Cl/de A. Tolson who was
also noii :-j.Led as Executor. Wo mrrtlon was mniio o.' a.37 property related to
1) lo memoiMUiia. A ccsicil to Mr, Tolson’s will set ^ jt that any and ail me mo-
ral' 111 a, : {Is, pianuys, photos, or any mid all othcq personal property which
ceu be e.u. Ly iu.ntiheil with the late John Edgar lioov r was bequeathed to his
Enclosure'.:
1 - Mesrro. A»h t Eo.esctfc, Cochran, Miatr
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CONTINUED - OVER
" Mo luoranuu.ti to The Director
Ro: Movement and Present Location of Memorabilia
Removed from Office of Former Director J. E. Hoover
Executor. Purpose was to install the memorabilia and personal property in the
new FDI DuiLLing and the Executor would be empowered with exclusive discretion
and Judgment ns to items to be included. John Philip Mohr was nominated as
Executor. Tolcon's will is presently in Litigation in D. C. Superior Court,
Probate Division. Printing and Epaca Management Section designated as custodian
of property pending final determination as to ownership and disposition.
RE C07 1M END ATI ONS
1. That the FDI continue to retain custody of this property pending
determination of ownership and suggested disposition.
2. That the attached letter and LEM, with enclosures, bs approved
for transmittal to the Department.
2. That the attached letter be anoroved for transmittal to the Register
of Wills.
4 . That Printing and £pace Managomeik Section, Administrative
Services Division, follow with the Department of Justice so that implementation
of any directions might take place as early as feasible.
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CONTINUED - OVER
I 'emorantfuiii to The? Director
He: Movement and Present Location of Memorabilia
Removed from Office of Former Director J. £. Hoover
DETAILS
Dy way of background, tho Attorney General in June, 1975, requested
that an inquiry be conducted as to whether any official flies were removed from
Mr. Hoover's office to his residence following his death and may have been sub-
sequently removed from that residence following the death of Clyde A. Tolson.
A summary of the inquiry dated 7/3/75, which reflected interview of 100 indi-
viduals, v.ac furnished to the Department and it was reported that no information
was deveic : j,d that any ouicial flies were removed from Mr. Hoover's offlee.
bubsequfcr.t inquiry established movement of property from Mr. Hoover's offlee
Including awards, plaques, news articles and editorials, anniversary messages,
photographs, editorial cartoons, certificates, diplomas, degrees, athletic
trophies ar j miscellaneous items, some of which also might bo classified as
personal property of Mr. Hoover. This property was removed under tho
direction o i Miss Helen W. Gandy, former executive Assistant to Mr. Hoover,
who determined which items were personal and io bo taken to Mr. Hoover's house
or which wore to be retained by the FE3 for possible later use for historical
purposes, 'lids property was packaged by employees from the Special Projects
Section ioiiowing Mr. Hoover's death and was then transported by employees from
tlio former Mechanical Section to the Taylor Street warehouse for storage where
it remained for approximately 6 months. It was then removed Intact and trans-
ferred to r LI storage space In the General Accounting Office (GAO) Euildlng and
was then subsequently moved approximately November, 1973, from GAO to space
occupied by ihe Special Projects Section in the Old Post Office (OPO) Building
for consideration for public display in the new J. Edgar Hoover Building. This
material continues to be located in space under control of the Special Projects
Section In the OPO and JLli Buildings with a limited number of items being
placed on public display on the FBI tour route.
No inquiry was receivod concerning this material but substantial detail
regardir . ■* the movement and retention of same by the FBI was included in reports
of interviews with 4 Lncciai Projects Section employees reviewed by Senate Scieet
Committee 0-SC) representatives during September and October, 1975. Results
of these interviews were furnished to the Department 11/17/75.
In April, 1070, a memorandum was prepared for the Director regard-
ing pur: i Me destruction of some awards that hung in Mr. Hoover's offlee and the
Lircctor r Med, "I I v/o reviewed the list nnd don't see anything I feel needs to
be retail. m. " Efforts to dispose of this material raised questions as to owner-
ship anu proper disposal procedures in view of pending litigation regarding the
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CONTINUED - OVER
Memorandum to TI 12 director
ho: Movement and Preterit Location of Memorabilia
Renuved from Ohice of Former Director J, £. Hoover
Tolcion cefete and pact Congreselcrwl Interest In Mr, Hoover's office. In view
of tide, a general Inventory of all material stored In the space under control of
tlia Special Projects Section la the CPQ Building was conducted on 9/17/76.
Located in the OPO Building were a total of 60 boxes, crates and
packets which were se^regat ed into general categories and examined to deter-
mine the overall nature of the contents. Review disclosed the following:
l . S3 cardboard boxes containing mnimieri articles end editorials
regarding the FBI and Mr. Hoover, from various publications during the years
1913-1072.
2. 7 cardboard boxes containing congratulatory messages to Mr.
Hoover on various anniversaries and special occasions.
3. 12 cardboard boxes, 1 cardboard wrapped packet and 1 masonite
*o/'on^a a!/i nontnlnlmr r\Vt oJh rvhea r\f llnrtvjnw ntvrf /nw r^hnw In/Kvti4nn1d \dVi r%
i wiMuiuiu^ i>ti vw]^i v* **i s m ««vvv vs nuu/ v a viuvi sssmi w iuusmv nuv
were associated with him. Included In one of these boxes were 4 postage stamp
albunm. The stamp aloums were removed from box i53 and are stored In a
safe located in the Printing and Space Management Section In the JL11 Building.
4. 2 wooden crates containing 78 panels of mounted editorial cartoons;
1 additional wooden crate; 2 cardboard boxes, ami 1 packet containing various
caricatures and editorial cartoons.
5. 2 wooden crates and package containing various diplomas,
certificates, degrees and awards presented to Mr. Hoover.
6* 1 cardboard box and 1 wooden crate containing athletic trophies.
7. 3 cardboard boxes containing miscellaneous items Including a model
of Mr. Hoover's office at Vermont Avenue and K Sired; material related to the
book "Masters of Deceit" such as news articles, advertisements and editorials,
and material for the "scrapbook. "
Examination disclosed that only material ide ntifiable with the above
general categories was Included and nothing synonymeus with official flics was
contained therein. It is noted that In some Instances articles and editorials
contained file numbers of cases to which the items had come significance. Upon
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CONTINUED - OVER
Memorandum to The Director
lie: Llovtnj. ri and Pre-Swat Location of Memorabilia
Isemo veil from Cilice of Former Director J. E. Hoover
completion of the project, tho containers, numbered In sequence, were returned
to tSio tame storage cpacc.
Serrate from the above material are 18 cardboard boxes stored In
Special Projects Lection space In the JCU Building which contain various awards
presented to Ur. lioover throujgn the years. These awards were formerly
displayed In tha corridor end reception room leading to his olfice and a limited
number of these Items are displayed currently on the tour route.
These Items have been inventoried and are stored awaiting disposition.
Will dated 7/10/71 of Mr. Hoover, made seven bequests and Left the
remainder of hla estate to Clyde A. Tolaon, who was also nominated as Executor
erf tho estate. No mention was made of any property related to the memorabilia.
A codicil dated 0/6/7S to Mr. Tolson’e will dated 8/14/72, noted
that any and all memorabilia, medals, plaques, photos, or any and all other
personal property which can be easily Identified with the late John Edgar Hoover
were bequeathed to hio Executor who qualified at the time of his demise.
Purpose was to Install the memorabilia and personal property in the John
Edgar Hoover Doom la the new FBI Building and the Executor would be
empowered with exclusive! discretion and Judgment as to Items to bo Included.
John Hdlip bin} ir was nominated as Executor. T olson's will is presently in
Utication in D. C. Superior Court, Probate Division.
On 9/30/78 Mr. John J. McDermott, Assistant to tbs Director -
Deputy Associate Director (Administration), designated Printing and Space
Management Section of the Administrative Services Division as custodians
of this property pending final determination as to ownership and disposition.
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The Attorney Ger^ral
October 20, 1076
Director, IBI
lioyt-i.i.'NT Airr> palgent location
OF .w....G.iABlLL‘i, hLAOVED liiOLi
of * G.tmEit DhtECTCLt
J. EIvGAA uogvea
Inclosed herewith are the original and four copies of s
memorandum scULn <; forth information concerning property vhtch
had been removed fre.n the oil ice of Mr. J. Edgar Hoover following
his death, I lay 2, 111 2 . A specific Inventory of awarus and plaoues
and a tenoral Inventory of tho eaitorlaLa and articles, congratulatory
message;*, piudoara: ns, caricatures, editorial cartoons, certificates,
honorary deuces anu ether miscellaneous items have been compiled.
The ID I will retain cuttouy oi tho property mentioned pending a
determlnUiou re^a/aing lawful ownership, end disposition thereafter
will be r-aade in accordance with any decision in this regard. -
You may desire to brlnr; this Information to the attention of
Interested Co ngreca tonal Committees or anyone within the Department
of Justice who has a need to know.
Enclosures - 17
1 - The Deputy Attorney General (Enclosure)
1 - Messrs. Ash, Bassett, Cochran, Ml ntz (Sent Separately)
NOTE: Based on memorandum W. K. DeB ruler to The Director
dated & captioned as above, JGDhhg.
JGD:Jmh
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October 20, 1970
MOVE ME ITT AND PRESENT LOCATION
OF MEMORABILIA REMOVED FROM
OFFICE OF FORMER DIRECTOR
J. EDGAR HOOVER
In connection with efforts of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation to dispose cf memorabilia and other material compiled on
behalf of Mr. Hoover during his stewardship of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, including awards, plaques, mounted editorials and articles
from various publications; congratulatory messages on anniversaries
or other occasions; photographs; caricatures as well as editorial cartoons;
certificates and honorary degrees; Federal Bureau of Investigation athletic
trophies, and scrapbook articles, questions have oeen raised as to
ownership of these various Items. This material is presently stored in
space in the Old Post Office Building under control of the Federal Bureau
of Investigation am is contained in sixty -eight separate cardboard boxes.
rh/' irnf o
v* vs*
A I 4 n i ril «*v bi i> liffin t a a
n guitia* mvciuv/iy nau vwiUUUCU iU 0£3U1U UIttfc
only material identifiable with the above categories was included therein.
In addition, there axe eighteen cardboard boxes presently stored
in epace under control of the Special Projects Section, Scientific and
Technical Services Division, In the J. Edgar Hoover Building containing
numerous awards and plaques presented to Mr. Hoover. These awards
and plaques were formerly displayed in the corridor and reception room
leading to his office in the Department of Justice Building.
Former Director J. Edgar Hoover died on May 2, 1972. He
left a will dated July 19, 1971, which is filed with the Register of Wills
for the District of Columbia. This will maims seven bequests and left
1 - Messrs. AsK/BassettJCochran, Mintz
JGD:jmh_ (12) 1 * * * V
NOTE: Based on memorandum W. K. DcBfuler
to The Director, dated L captioned as above.
JGD:bhg
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Re: Movement and Present location of Memorabilia
Removed it om Office of Former Director
J. Id ^ar Hoover
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tho remainder of hlo estate to Clyde A. Tolson, former Associate FBI
Director, who was nominated as Executor of the estate.
Clyde A. Tolson died on or about April 14, 1975, and left two
wills, one elated June 26, 1972, and one dated August 14, 1972, which
contained five codicils, the ee/iend of which was dated September 6. 1973.
and shows tho following under paragraph seven:
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’7.
I hereby bequeath to my Executor who qualifies at
£h© time of my demise any and all memorabilia,
medals, plaques, photographs, or any and all other
personal property which can be easily Identified with
the late J. Edgar Hoover. The purpose of this bequest
shall be to Install these memorabilia and other personal
property identifiable with the late J. Edgar Hoover In
the J. Edgar hoover *toom in the new FBI Building.
My Executor shall be empowered with exclusive
O ^ **A f i « W/4 nif'lrtm AT>f A rt 4-rv If Annn 9 aAHAAMaI
iuomui^ii <uui oa IU UlUDO UCUi9 Ul OUJU&&
property which shall be included In this bequest. "
Both wills nominate John Fhlltp Mohr, former Assistant to the
Director, as Executor. Mohr filed a petition to probate the wills and for
letters testamentary in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia,
Probate Division, Administrative Number 8G8-75, on April 30, 1975.
A complaint opposing probate of tho wills, codicils, and the granting
of ietters testamentary was tiled by Hillory A. Tolson, brother of
Clyde A. Tolson, with the Court on July 3, 1975. This matter la still
In litigation.
An extensive Inquiry was conducted Into the disposition of official
and confidential flies in the office of former Director Hoover during June,
1975. During tills inquiry substantial information was obtained about
procedures followed to remove property from this office. Miss Helen W.
Gandy, former Executive Assistant to the Director, directed the project
and designated personal items to be ta.;en to Mr. Hoover's house and
those items to be retained by the FBI for possible later U3e by tho
Exhibits Section for historical purposes. The material noted previously .
In this communication was among that selected by ivJlss Gandy for
retention as significant to tho history of tho FDI.
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I
Re: Movement and Present Location of Memorabilia
Removed from cifico of Former Director
J. Edgar Hoover
The material selected by Mias Gandy as of historical significance
was then packaged by employees of the Exhibits Section Immediately
following the deatii of Jvir. Hoover and transiiorted to the Taylor Street
Warehouse for storage. The material remained at that location for
approximately six months, at which time it was removed Intact to FBI
storago space in tho General Accounting Office (GAO) Building. It was
sub3ecjucidly moved approximately November, 1973, from GAO to space
occupied by the then Exhibits Section In the Old Post Office Building for
consideration for public display in the new J. Edgar Hoover Building.
This material contii^ies to be located in the Old Post Office Building,
Special Projects Section of the J. Edgar Hoover Building, and on public
display on the FBI tour route.
In view of the above Information and pending litigation, the
Department of Justice is requested to furnish advice regarding lawful
ownership of this property and to also make appropriate recommendations
concerning disposition of same. The FBI will retain custody of this
property pending requested determinations.
Attached are twelve exhibits setting out information concerning
the estates of J. Edgar Hoover and Clyde A. Tolson, as well as copies
ol interviews showing movement of property from the office of former
Director J. Edgar Hoover iolowing his death on *iay 2, 1972. Ten
astrllf {/in'll omnlnirnen uiorn (nfnrtHrtumrl hut rn on It a ora rvnt onffiplAntlv
wuuivuai viMpivjrvwo n w* v muwa vtunvu muv * vou«»tj maw ouuiv»^ih«j
significant to enclose herewith. In addition, Interviews conducted during
June, 1975, with over 50 employees who participated in the packing and
movement of property from former Director Hoover's office were
reviewed for pertinent data. Key individuals were then re Infer viewed
and results are Included herewith.
Exhibits
Number Description
1 Bound volume of copied documents filed in date order
for the Superior Court for the District of Columbia,
April 17, 1975 - November 25. 1975. for the estate of
Clyde A. Tolson, Deceased (including copies of two
wills, five codicils and Inventory of appraised personal
estate (23 pages)).
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Re: Movement and Present Location of Memorabilia.
Removed from Cfllco of Former Director
J. Ed car Eoover
Number
2
3
4
6
6
7
8
0
10
11
12
Description
Copy ol will of John Edgar Hoover, July 19, 1071,
With Copy of Form No. 1 and Form No. 2 for
U. C. District Court for the District of Columbia
attached.
General inventory of material stored in Old Post
Office Building, September 17, 1676.
Copy of interview of Miss Helen W. Gandy, former
Executive Assistant to J. Edgar Hoover, Octobers, 1676.
Copy of Interview of Brent IT, Hughes. Special Projects
Section, FBI, October 5, 1076, with inventory of 13
cartons of awards and plaques maintained In Special
Projects Section in J, Edgar Hoover Building.
Copy of Interview of F. Thomas Peyton, October 5, 1976.
Copy of Interview with Raymond H. Schaeffer,. Special
Projects Section, FBI, Octobers, 1676.
Copy of interview of Kenneth Lee Peffer, Special
Projects Section, FBI, October 6, 1076, with copies
of inventories prepared by him attached showing
property from former Director Hoover's office stored
in the Old Foot Office Building and on the FBI tour route.
Report of movement of four stamp albums from box
number 53 to safe keeping.
Interview of Miss Iona G. Swann, former FBI
Librarian, October 12, 1976.
Interview of Miss Sandy Coupe, Librarian, October 12, 1076.
* -*
Interview of Clark S. Slionff, former Librarian,
FBI Acadomy, October 12, 167 0.
Enclosures * 12
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October 20, 1970
Mr. Peter J. McLaughlin
iteglstar of Wills
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
451 Indiana Aveaue, N.vV.
Washington, D. C. 20C01
Dear Mr. McLaughlin:
Attached Is an Inventory reflecting numerous awards which
were presented to the late J. Edgar Hoover during Ms tenure as Director
of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. These awards were formerly
displayed In the corridor and reception room adjacent to Mr. Hoover's
offico. For your information, there arc an additional 68 boxes, crates
and packets of which an itemized inventory lias not been made but which
contain numerous binders of newspaper articles and editorials, anniver-
sary messages, photographs, editorial cartoons, certificates - diplomas -
degrees, FBI athletic trophies, as well as some miscellaneous items.
Including material related to the book "Masters of Deceit, " such as news
articles, advertisements and editorials. Decause of the nature o t much
of the material a question exists as to lawful ownership.
Mr. Hoover left a will, dated July 29, 1972, which marl* uvm
bequests and left the remainder of the estate to Clyde A. Tolson, who was
also nominated as Executor. No mention was made of any property of
pertinence to this letter.
A codicil dated September 0, 1973, to the will of Mr. Tolson,
dated August 14, 1072, noted that any and all memorabilia, medals,
plaques, photographs, or any and all other personal property which can
1 - Messrs. Ash, Bassett, Cochran, Mlofx (Sent Separately)
NOTE: Basod on memorandum W. K. DeBruler to The Director
dated 10/ro/y G, captiov^d 'Movement and present Location of
Memorabilia ilemoved from Office of Former Director J. E. Hoover, ”
JGD:jmh rtQ & JGD.hhg
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ilr. Peter <T. Melon rhlin
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be easily icer.tliK d with the Irte Jolm Edgar Iloover was bequeathed to
hf.s LnacuLor who c-.::nil?d at iho time of his eternise. Purpose was to
UilUlU liij
i» ' nu/I An^»l mirtnAnh/ In th ft Trthrt
>iuu i.ic.1 jjua juitai |/i ui uiu iiui:a
JTVf r'-f« « TTaama#
UM^iu liWVOi
rtooui tn u. o novvf Pi £ iJuiidim;, ;uia the Executor would be empowered
with o Tl ;jive discretion and juu nnent as to Items to be Included. John
Philip hiohr was nominated as Executor.
The Department of Justice has been requested to furnish advice
regardin;; lawful ownership of this property and to also make appropriate
recommendations concerning disposition of same.
hi the meantime, the FBI will retain custody of the property
pending receipt of instructions regarding final disposition.
Sincerely yours,
Enclosure
Clarence M. KeUey
Director
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he: Ownership of 1 roper £y_ Whicn May havq, passed
under the J. i.dgar hoover & Clyde JU^Wlson
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j.ojst . r . ■ lot*!. :
i-urauorit. to u telephone conversation l^tvean you and
m' . jara:i i.ilcorc el this staff early last week, enclosed
:r c ivies o; inventories which liave been nade by Federal
bureau of Investigation (I hi) representatives of certain
pro *.-rty which was formerly located in the suite of offices
occu.-iee* by the late J. Edgar hoover. It is now stored
Uiv‘. the control of the FLsI.
It is C"ir diiucr standing tnat Miss helen W. Gandy,
toricr hxccucive Assistant to the director, uirectea the
r^‘ .i'Vdl of t:n material fr on the suite of offices occupied
• y : r. i.ocvn at tile time o f his death an 1 designated the
itw. i v.t.ic.. she ueliiveu Mr. iioover considered his personal
: .re/ and those v/hicn a. it believed he woulu have con-
si . . i...e to F.il ^reperty. Viio former uvatorial was removed
co i . hoover's aontj the latter was boxen and stored in the
eust. x.-y of cne Vdl. / j ' / '[ '
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aterial includes iiwarus, plaques, mounted e44,t©jfjf“
tides from various publications? congratulatory *’
:: anniversaries or other occasions? photographs?
!S well ns editorial cartoons; certificates and
C'-rees ; Federal bureau of Investigation athletic
oerapLcois. articlcj. and other miscellaneous iters.
1 \t
ic described in the enclosed specific inventory of
of iv.-ards and 'ilnoucB, and general inventory of
it
> x r.i -.iititory ^'.•.ebs.-.^«'^.-e , : >..otogra ; »iis , caricatures,
c<- j k. j.u luOiis , c-- r ci * j -^ tes , honorary degrees and other
i.iij f ' . 1 la:, i'j Jb it.i ..
iii'. * Ltci;.cy Gt.'iierui *ida requested that appropriate
•iu . •: Lc r-aus; to ^is.iojc of this coi.siueral la material. It
in . necessary to uateruixic the lawful ownership
of l, •.. t acj^rt;y.
it ia c ur un-t-rstuneing that vnen Mr. Hoover's estate
was mv^ntorivt in connection with tue probating of his
will, the existence of this material in the custody of tlie
Ftl was not wrought to the attention of the appraiser or the
Coal'.. Xt 1 3 not known whether or not Mr. v'cloon, the
v.or , ieciC aal Lcnuf iciory , Deputy, and long-time friend
of Mr. hoover , /.new of its existence.
If L;»v material now in the custody of the FBI was the
pro; _rty of ; r. Hoover, it would have passed to Mr. Tolson
one. r the? reeiouar/ clause of Mr. Hoover's will. To the
o.tia tii^ executor under the Tolsoxi will should choose to
incL.ee it in the trust contemplated in Item 7 of the second
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F tat.ua cuoiiL to accept it, it woulu become the property of the
b'rii to Statue.
. f f el you an- hr. Jonu Pe Kohr, cue executor, have had
a;, o .iortuiiity to examine tna enclosed inventories, we would
a,.,'! ^ i ate a <. opportunity to meet witn you to explore pro-
ceuar^s for finally establishing owner ship of the property
ii a; held by tne Fbl. Please teiupnone Hrs . Wilcox on 739-
3 3. .
Yours very truly.
RI a L. LI L
Assistant Attorney General
Civil Division
By:
ftuurt I . Scnifftr
Chief, Coruuercial Litigation Section
ir.c.: Inventories
Federal Bureau of Inveatiqa Lion
Washington, t.C. /
7.ttr..: Civil Litigation Fult
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DEPARTMENT OF JU. CE
federal bureau OF INVESTIGATION
INTERNAL ROUT I NO/ACTION SLIP
«M(/TITL(/MCMH»TIM
J 7142
\ Mr Callahan
j 7110
Mr. Jenkm*
j 7110
Mr. Adame
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j 1 1 255
Mr Adh
j 6212
| Mr. Ba*eet(
! 3090
Mr. Cochrm
5829
' Mr Decker
3012
Mr. FeW
j 5012
Mr. Gallagher
7125
Mr. Htaie
4012
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Mr LeaviU
7222
Ur. McDermott
7427
Mr Muvlt
Atukrnv Mr Moooey
7159 Ur Moore
6012 Mr W aleh
7162 Telephone Rtx>oi
7074 Direr for'* See ‘y
5266 Mr. Andrew* Brook*
5644 Mr. Awe 'Phelan
4HbS Mr. Blalock. Pinkney , f,
5869 Mr. Brady Green
5451 j Mr. Breeson Worilunptofi
Mr O Ikmrki Graves
4266 Ur. *wa
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716558
October 20, 1076
Mr. Peter J. McLaughlin
Register of Wills
Superior Court of the District of Cohimbia
451 Indiana Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D. C. 00001
Dear Mr. McLaughlin:
Attached is an Inventory reflecting numerous awards which
[ere presented to the late J. Edgajjj &ovnr Airing his tenure ns Director
the Federal Bureau of fiftesOa^lIoa. These awards were formerly
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A splayed in the corridor and reception room adjacent to Mr. Hoover’s
( dice. For your information, there are an additional 68 bones, crates
i ad packets of which an itemised inventory has not been made bat which
contain numerous binders of newspaper articles and editorials, annlver-
< ary messages, photographs, editorial cartoons, certificates - diplomas
c agrees, FBI athletic trophies, as well as some mis cel
t tcluding material related to the booh ’’Masters
articles, advertisements and editorials. Because*
~df the material a question exists as to lawful ownership . — — ^ /_
/-
Mr.
Hoover left a will, dated July 18, 1871, wlpch s^ f fe
bequests and left the remainder of the estshe to Clyde To laon, who was —
also nominated as Executor. No mention was made ef any puberty of
pertinence to this letter.
A codicil dated September 6, 1873, to the will of
dated August 14, 1972, noted that say and all memorabilia, medals,
■ plaques, photographs, or any and all other personal property which can
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dated 10/20/76, captioned "Movement and Present Location of
abilia Removed from Office of Former Director J. E. Hoover, ”
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be eu.ilj identified with the late John Edgar Hoover wax bequeathed to
hid Executor who qualified at the time of hie demise. Purpose via to
Install the memorabtlii and personal property in the John Edgar Hoover
rtooikj in the new FBI Building, end the Executor would be empowered
with exclusive discretion and Judgment as to Items to be included. John
Philip Mohr was nominated ae Executor.
The Department of Justice has been requested to furnish advice
regarding lawful ownership erf this property and to also make appropriate
recommendations concerning dlspoeltlon of name.
In the meantime, die FBI will retain custody of the property
pending receipt of instructions regarding final disposition.
Sincerely yours,
/S 1 cyy\ h{JUL^
Clarence If. Kelley
Director
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The Attorney General
October 20, 1976
Director, FBI
MOVEMENT AND PRESENT LOCATION
OF MEMORABILIA removed from
OFFICE OF FORMER DIRECTOR
J. EDGARglOOVER
Enclosed herewith are the original and four eoplee of a
memorandum netting forth Information concerning property which
had been removed from the office of Mr. J. Edgar Boorer following
hie death, May 2, 1973. A specific In rectory of award* and plaque*
and a general inventory of the editorials and articles, congratulatory
message*, photographs, caricatures, editorial cartoons, cartificmtss,
honorary degrees and other miscellaneous items have been compiled.
The FBI will retain custody of the property meMloned pending a
determination regarding lawful ownership, and disposition thereafter
will be made In accordance with any decision la this regard.
You may desire to bring this information to the attadtlon of .
Interested Congressional Committees or anyone within
of Justice who has a need to know.
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1 - The Deputy Alto General (Enclosure)
1 - Messrs. Ash, Bassett, Cochran, Minlz (Sent Separately)
Flb'DO
October 20, 1W76
MOVEMENT AND PRESENT LOCATION
OF MEMORABILIA REMOVED FROM
OFFICE OF FORMER DIRECTOR
J. EDGAR HOOVER
Id connection with effort* af the Federal Bureau of
Investigation to dispose of memorabilia and other material compiled oa
behalf of Mr. Hoover during hie stewardship of the Federal Bur can of
Investigation, including awards, plaques, mounted editorials and articles
from various publications; congratulatory messages on anniversaries
or other occasions; photographs; caricatures as wsU as editorial cartoons;
certificates and honorary degrees; Federal Bureau of Investigation athletic
trophies, and scrapbook articles, questions have been raised as to
ownership of these various items. This material is presently stored in
space in the Old Post Office Building under control of the Federal Bureau
of Investigation and is contained in sixty -eight separate cardboard bones,
crates or packets. A general inventory was conducted to assure that
only material identifiable with the above categories was included therein.
In addition, there are eighteen cardboard boxes presently stored
in space under control of the Special Projects Section, fieienttfic end
Technical Services Division, in the J. Edgar Hoover Building
numerous awards and plaques presented to Mr. Hoover. These awards
and plaques were formerly displayed in the corridor and reception room
leading to his office in the Department of Justice BuUdtog.^rrtgj^&W'
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Former Director J. Edgar Hoover died on May S, 1971. He
a will dated July 19, 1971, which is filed with the Register of Wills
the District of Columbia: This will mai«« seven bequests and left
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NOTE: Based on memorandum W. K. DeBruler
to The Director, dated & captioned as above.
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ofiaovea from uiflce of Former Director
J. Edgar hoover
The mater iai selected by Miss Gandy as of historical significance
was then packaged by employees of the Exhibits Section immediately
following the death of Mr. Hoover and transported to the Taylor Street
warehouse for storage. Hie material remained at that location for
approximately six months, at which time it was removed intact to FBI
storage apace in the General Accounting Office (GAO) Building, ft was
subsequently moved approximately November, 1973, from GAO to space
occupied by the then Exhibits Section In the Old Post Office Building for
cons iuo rat Ion for public display in the new J. Edgar Hoover Building.
This material cootlcues to be loeated In the Old Poet Office Building,
Special Projects Section of the J. Edgar Hoover Building, and on public
display on the FBI tour route.
In view of the above information and pending litigation, the
Department of Justice Is requested to furnish advice regarding lawful
ownership of this property and to also make appropriate recommendations
concerning disposition of same. The FBI will retain custody of this
property pending requested determinations.
Attached are twelve exhibits setting out Information concerning
the estates of J. Edgar Hoover and Clyde A. Tolson, as well as copies
of interviews showing movement of property from the office of former
Director J. Edgar Hoover fdowing his death on May I, 1979. Ten
additions! employees wars inter viewed but results are not sufficiently
significant to enclose herewith, b addition, interviews c o n ducted during
June, 1975, with over 50 employees who participated la the peeking and
movement of property from former Director Hoover's office were
reviewed for pertinent data. Key Individuals were then reister viewed
and results art Included herewith.
Exhibits
Number Description
ji Bound vo turns of copied documents filed in dais order
for the Superior Court for the District of Co lum bia,
April 17, 1975 - November 95, 1975, for the estate of
Clyde A. Tolson, Deceased (Including copies of two
wills, five codicils and inventory of appraised personal
estate (23 pages)).
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tie: lavement and Present Location of Memorabilia
tie moved from Office of Former Director
j. Ld^ar Hoover
Wumoer Description
A Copy of will of John Edgar Hoover, July 19, 1971,
with copy of Form No. 1 and Form No. 1 for /
U. 8. District Court for the District of Columbia
attached.
J& General Inventory of material stored la Old Post
Office Building, September 17, 1978.
v 4 Copy of Interview of UUa Helen W. Gandy, former
Executive Assistant to J. Edgar Hoover, October I, 1978.
vS' Copy of interview of Brent H. Bughea, feecUl Projects
Section, FBI, Octobers, 1978, with ttvolory of 18
fffaai ftf >»H phnuM w»l«t»hD la fcadal
Projects Section In J. Edgar Hoover Building.
<-e Copy of interview of F. Thomas Peyton, October 8, 1978.
^ Copy of interview with Raymond H. Schaeffer, Special
Projects Section, FBI, October 8, 1978.
< M rnnv VahmMi T m * A^alat
Projects Section, FBI, October 8, 1978, with copies
of 'tnventorle* prepared by him atta c h ed chewing
property from former Director Hoover's office stored
in the Old Poet Office Building and on the FBI tour route.
Report of movement of four stamp albums from box ^
number 5S to safe keeping.
v40 Interview of Mien Iona O. Swann, former FBI
librarian, October II, 1978.
A.\ Interview of Mias Bandy Coupe, librarian, Oct ob er 18, It
-12 Interview of Clark S. Sboaff, former librarian,
FBI Academy, October U, 197V
Enclosures
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UNITED STATES GO » ERNMENT
Memorandum
to : THE DIRECTOR
date: 10/20/76
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FROM : W. K. DE BRULE R
subject: MOVEMENT AND PRESENT LOCATION OF
MEMORABILIA REMOVED FROM OFFICE
OF FORMER DIRECTOR J. E. HOOVER /
PURPOSE
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The purpose of this memorandum is to reflect movement of memo-
rabilia from the office suite of J. Edgar Hoover to present locations; to set out
results of inventories of material involved, and to request approval of attached
letter to the Attorney General along with accompanying LHM which sets out
background and requests a determination regarding lawful ownership as well
as a recommendation as to disposition of the property. Also attached for approval,
is letter to Register of Wills for his information. C ^
SYNOPSIS r ‘ - ') .
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Following death of J. Edgar Hoover, 5/2/72, conjjfidehayie^4&&ra-
bilia and other property were moved from his office suite. Personal p ro pert y. —
was taken to his home while memorabilia, including awards, plaques, news
articles and editorials, anniversary messages, photographs, editorial cartoons,
certificates, diplomas, degrees and awards, athletic trophies and miscellaneous
items, some of which also might be classified as personal property of Mr.
Hoover, were stored at Taylor Street warehouse and subsequently moved to
GAO storage and still later to space under control of the Special Projects Section
in the Old Post Office (OPO) and JEH Buildings, with limited number of items
being placed on display on FBI tour route. Inventories disclosed that property
retained is limited to general categories previously mentioned and no official
files were included, although in some instances, articles and editorials contained
file numbers of cases to which the items had significance. Will of Mr. Hoover
made seven bequests and left remainder of estate to Clyde A. Toison who was
also nominated as Executor. No mention was made of any property related to
the memorabilia. A codicil to Mr. Tolson’s will set out that any and all memo-
rabilia, medals, plaques, photos, or any and all other personal property which
can be easily identified with the late John Edgar Hoover was bequeathed to his
Enclosures _//
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Memorandum to The Director
Re: Movement and Present Location of Memorabilia
Removed from Office of Former Director J. E. Hoover
Executor. Purpose was to install the memorabilia and personal property in the
new FBI Building and the Executor would be empowered with exclusive discretion
and judgment as to items to be included. John Philip Mohr was nominated as
Executor. Tolson’s will is presently in litigation in D. C. Superior Court,
Probate Division. Printing and Space Management Section designated as custodian
of property pending final determination as to ownership and disposition.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1 . That the FBI continue to retain custody of this property pending
determination of ownership and suggested disposition.
2. That the attached letter and LHM, with enclosures, be approved
for transmittal to the Department.
3. That the attached letter be approved for transmittal to the Register
of Wills.
4. That Printing and Space Management Section, Administrative
Services Division, follow with the Department of Justice so that implementation
of any directions might take place as early as feasible.
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Memorandum to The Director
Re: Movement and Present Location of Memorabilia
Removed from Office of Former Director J. E. Hoover
DETAILS
By way of background, the Attorney General in June, 1975, requested
that an inquiry be conducted as to whether any official files were removed from
Mr. Hoover's office to his residence following his death and may have been sub -
sequently removed from that residence following the death of Clyde A. Tolson.
A summary of the inquiry dated 7/3/75, which reflected interview of 100 indi-
viduals, was furnished to the Department and it was reported that no information
was developed that any official files were removed from Mr. Hoover’s office.
Subsequent inquiry established movement of property from Mr. Hoover's office
including awards, plaques, news articles and editorials, anniversary messages,
photographs, editorial cartoons, certificates, diplomas, degrees, athletic
trODhies and miscellaneous ite ms , some of which also mieht he classified as
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personal property of Mr. Hoover. This property was removed under the
direction of Miss Helen W. Gandy, former Executive Assistant to Mr. Hoover,
who determined which items were personal and to be taken to Mr. Hoover’s house
or which were to be retained by the FBI for possible later use for historical
purposes. This property was packaged by employees from the Special Projects
Section following Mr. Hoover's death and was then transported by employees from
the former Mechanical Section to the Taylor Street warehouse for storage where
it remained for approximately 6 months. It was then removed intact and trans-
ferred to FBI storage space in the General Accounting Office (GAO) Building and
was then subsequently moved approximately November, 1973, from GAO to space
occupied by the Special Projects Section in the Old Post Office (OPO) Building
for consideration for public display in the new J. Edgar Hoover Building. This
material continues to be located in space under control of the Special Projects
Section in the OPO and JEH Buildings with a limited number of items being
placed on public display an the FBI tour route.
No inquiry was received concerning this material but substantial detail
regarding the movement and retention of same by the FBI was included in reports
of interviews with 4 Special Projects Section employees reviewed by Senate Select
Committee (SSC) representatives during September and October, 1975. Results
of these interviews were furnished to the Department 11/17/75.
In April, 1976, a memorandum was prepared for the Director regard-
ing possible destruction of some awards that hung in Mr. Hoover's office and the
Director noted, "I have reviewed the list and don’t see anything I feel needs to
be retained." Efforts to dispose of this material raised questions as to owner-
ship and proper disposal procedures in view of pending litigation regarding the
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Memorandum to The Director
Re: Movement and Present Location of Memorabilia
Removed from Office of Former Director J. E. Hoover
Tolson estate and past Congressional interest in Mr. Hoover’s office. In view
of this, a general inventory of all material stored in the space under control of
the Special Projects Section in the OPO Building was conducted on 9/17/76.
Located in the OPO Building were a total of 68 boxes, crates and
packets which were segregated into general categories and examined to deter-
mine the overall nature of the contents. Review disclosed the following:
1. 33 cardboard boxes containing mounted articles and editorials
regarding the FBI and Mr. Hoover, from various publications during the years
1913 - 1972.
2. 7 cardboard boxes containing congraulatory messages to Mr.
Hoover on various anniversaries and special occasions.
3. 12 cardboard boxes, 1 cardboard wrapped packet and 1 masonite
receptacle containing photographs of Mr. Hoover and/or other individuals who
were associated with him. Included in one of these boxes were 4 postage stamp
albums. The stamp albums were removed from box #53 and are stored in a
safe located in the Printing and Space Management Section in the JEH Building.
4. 2 wooden crates containing 78 panels of mounted editorial cartoons;
1 additional wooden crate; 2 cardboard boxes, and 1 packet containing various
caricatures and editorial cartoons.
5. 2 wooden crates and package containing various diplomas,
certificates, degrees and awards presented to Mr. Hoover.
6. 1 cardboard box and 1 wooden crate containing athletic trophies.
7. 3 cardboard boxes containing miscellaneous Items including a model
of Mr. Hoover's office at Vermont Avenue and K Street; material related to the
book "Masters of Deceit" such as news articles, advertisements and editorials,
and material for the "scrapbook.”
Examination disclosed that only material identifiable with the above
general categories was included and nothing synonymous with official files was
contained therein. It is noted that in some instances articles and editorials
contained file numbers of cases to which the items had some significance. Upon
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Memorandum to The Director
Re: Movement and Present Location of Memorabilia
Removed from Office of Former Director J. E. Hoover
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containers.
to the same storage space.
numbered in sequence,
were returned
Separate from the above material are 18 cardboard boxes stored in
Special Projects Section space in the JEH Building which contain various awards
presented to Mr. Hoover through the years. These awards were formerly
displayed in the corridor and reception room leading to his office and a limited
number of these items are displayed currently cm the tour route.
These items have been inventoried and are stored awaiting disposition.
Will dated 7/19/71 of Mr. Hoover, made seven bequests and left the
remainder of his estate to Clyde A. Tolson, who was also nominated as Executor
of the estate. No mention was made of any property related to the memorabilia.
A codicil dated 9/6/73 to Mr. Tolson’s will dated 8/14/72, noted
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uiidi i y auu au uicuiuiauniOj uicuaio, ui oat y auu an uuiui
personal property which can be easily identified with the late John Edgar Hoover
were bequeathed to his Executor who qualified at the time of his demise.
Purpose was to instaU the memorabilia and personal property in the John
Edgar Hoover Room in the new FBI Building and the Executor would be
empowered with exclusive discretion and judgment as to items to be included.
John Philip Mohr was nominated as Executor. Tolson's will is presently in
litigation in D. C. Superior Court, Probate Division.
On 9/30/76 Mr. John J. McDermott, Assistant to the Director -
Deputy Associate Director (Administration), designated Printing and Space
Management Section of the Administrative Services Division as custodians
of this property pending final determination as to ownership and disposition.
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Memorandum
to : Mr, McDermott
fkom H. N. Ba^ett ^ f
date: 9 / 16/76
subject; AWARDS, CITATIONS, AND PERSONAL MEMORABILIA
FORMERLY DISPLAYED IN THE LATE DIRECTOR HOOVER’S
OFFICE
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PURPOSE: To advise of Legal Counsel’s opinion that certain boxes
of personal memorabilia belonging to the late Director Bhould be
inventoried by Inspection Division.
DETAILS: As part of Administrative Services Division's continuing
efforts to dispose of certain awards, citations and other personal
memorabilia belonging to the late Director, an opinion was solicited
from Mr. Mintz as to whether numerous boxes of newspaper clippings
greeting cards, political cartoons, and the like (stored in the Old Post
Office) could be categorized as "files” and turned over to Records
Management Division (It was previously decided that various plaques
and citations were "personal property” and should be referred to the
Probate Court). Mr. Mintz advised that if the aforementioned boxes
of newspaper clippings, greeting cards, etc. had been removed from
Mr. Hoover’s office after his death, even though innocuous in nature,
they could be of interest to either the Department of Justice or some
Congressional committee. He suggested that the contents be thoroughly
inventoried by Inspection Division.
Mr. Mintz contacted Mr. Conley of the Inspection Division,
and it was agreed that Inspection Division would initiate an inventory
and review of the material in the boxes.
RECOMMENDATION : None. For information only.
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from ft} g. S. McMichael
sl bjei’i : Property assigned to the late director hoover
The purpose of this memorandum is to advise that the
following items that were assigned to the late Director Hoover are in
the safe in my office, Room 6823, JEH Building:
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(1) .32 Caliber Colt Pocket Positive revolver
#156600 and holster.
(2) List of Awards that hung in the corridor of his
office in the Justice Building.
(3) One book of Transportation Requests
#3,922,501 - 3,922,510.
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(4) #1 Special Transportation Pass.
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For your information the Agents Badge #1 assigned^© the
late Director is still at the Smithsonian Institution. This was approved
by memorandum Mr. Heim to Mr. Moore captioned "Smithsonian
Institution Request for Bureau Cooperation on Bicentennial Exhibit”
dated 2/19/75.
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(1) The , 32 Caliber Colt Pocket Positive revolver
r warded
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(2) The Exhibits Section review the list of Awards that hung
in the corridor of his office to determine whether or not they should be
destroyed. x ,
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Re: Property Assigned to the Late Director Hoover
(3) The book of Transportation Requests is out-of-date
and should be destroyed.
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(4) The #1 Special Transportation Pass should be
destroyed.
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Award
By Whom Presented
Date
Testimonial (Sterling
Silver Scroll
Plaque
National Police Academy, 17th Session
4/17 -
6/28/4
Optimist Creed
Plaque
Optimist International
1942 f
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In appreciation 0 / service to
law enforcement and training
of officers
Plaque
Tennessee Department of Safety \
7/19/4;
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In recognition and appreciation
of notable contribution to Fire
Service or our Nation and Strte
of Indiana in particular To
symbolize their high esteem
for the great patriotic endeavors
of the FBI in peace and war.
Plaque
Indiana Fire Chiefs Association
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Also Good Citizenship Medal
Plaque
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Essex Council,
Newark, New Jersey
5/21/50
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Jacob Hays Award for Out-
standing Contribution in the
Field of Crime Detection
Plaque
"Detective” Magazine, by vote of American Newspaper
Editors
9/25/50:
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J52 ACBoCA Credit Award
"for outstanding services for the
advancement and protection of
the American way of life. "
Plaqiie
Associated Crriit Bureau of Amer»ea, Inc.
6/25/52 t.
Annual Citation Award "for
outstanding service to the
legal profession. "
Plaque
Delta Theta Phl^ Legal Fraternity (Douglas Senate)
(John Marshall Law School), Chicago, III.
5/9 53
Americanism Award
Plaque
International Relations Club, St. Frauds College,
Brooklyn, New York
5/14/53 •
Award
Type
By Whom Presented
Date >
Poem
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Plaque
Presented by Virginia Gould (author of the poem)
1958 \
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Award for Excellence
(Sales Promotion Material to
Random House , Inc. for ’’The
FBI Story.”)
Plaque
American Booksellers Association
✓'Outstanding Americanism Award
Plaque
American Legion, Queens County, New York
5/1/57 L
Golden Rule Award
Plaque
St. George Association of America, Chapter 1,
The Police Department, New York City
5/4/58 f
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Outstanding Citizen’s Award
(1st award in history of
organization for Director’s
work in interests of American
youth. )
Plaque
National Sales Executives, Inc., New York, New York
5/19/5UV
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Furtherance of Justice Award
Plaque
National Association of County and Prosecuting Attorneys
7/21/58 r
Certificate of Appreciation
In recognition of his invaluable
and unselfish services rendered
to the National Bureau of Invest!
gation.
Certificate
National Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice,
Republic of the Philippines
7/4/58
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"Conferred upon J. Edgar Hoover
in appreciation for exceptional
contributions on advancing
the employment of the physically
handicapped. ”
Citation for
Meritorious
President’s Committee on the Employment of the
Physically Handicapped
9/16/58 5
n recognition of service of FBI
in fight against Communism
Plaque
Great Council of the l/nited States, Improved Ofder
of Red Man and Degree of Pocohonias
9/21-26/
Date
. Award Type
Certificate of Appreciation Plaque
(in appreciation and recognition
of efforts in increasing M our
knowledge. ”)
ir 35 years of dedicated service Plaque
to law enforcement
ublic Personnel Award Plaque
("The President of the United
States cites with pleasure
- J. Edgar Hoover for distinguished
service in encouraging and promoting
the employment of the physically
handicapped. "
'or outstanding and conspicuous Plaque
service to the Boys of America"
hn A. Dondero Memorial Award Plaque
{’First annual award "in recognition
of outstanding contributions in
field 'of scientific identification")
er of Saint Sebastian Plaque
- (only presented on those years
when convention unanimously
selects a recipient who has made
distinguished and outstanding
contributions to welfare and
security of country and fellow men. )
dinguished Service Citation Citation
"Jo recognition of outstanding
service on behalf of National
Defense and the Reserve Officers
Association, ")
By Whom Presented
FBI National Academy, 62nd Session
FjI National Academy, 63rd Session
President's Committee on the Employment of the
Physically Handicapped
Boys' Club, Inc., Prince George's County
International Association for identification
Catholic War Veterans, USA
Reserve Officers Association of the United States
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Commends Director for liis
youth activities
Resolution of City of Pico Rivera, California
Commendation
9. 29/60
Salute (’’for strengthening the Plaque African Methodist Episcopal Church, Quinn Chapel, 4/18/60 1
public confidence in government Chicago, Illinois
by developing a federal agency
unexcelled in efficiency and
untainted by impropriety or
suspicion; for securing the national
safety by seeking out the enemies of
the republic and shoring up the
defense of the nation; for exemplifying
the best traditions of democracy by
exalting its standards and for providing
equal protection to the rights of each
individual, for dedicated service to
God and Country.
ey to city and letter signed by Key and letter Savannah, Georgia 7/13/60
Mayor from people of Savannah, (framed)
Georgia - letter of esteem
rhe Man of the Year Award’*
Plaque
Long Island Columbia Association, Inc.
7 '11. GO
ireciation for efforts in
Jvancement of profession
Plaque
Tennessee Law Enforcement Officers' Association
7 27 60
appreciation of FBI National
Plaque
Arkansas National Academy Associates
7 '29 60
Academy 25th Anniversary,
7-29-35 7-29-60
th Anniversary of FBI NA
Certificate
(framed)
FBI National Academy Associates, Georgia Chapter
9 29 60
Award
Type .
By Whom Presented
Date
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Resolution
Resolution
(framed)
FBI National Academy Associates, Pennsylvania
Chapter
7-29-60*
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In appreciation and honorary
membership
Plaque
Tennessee and Mississippi Sheriffs and Peace
Officers Association, Inc.
8/24/60J
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President's Merit Award
Award
(framed)
The American Legion Press Assocatlon
£•;
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.'or article "One Nation's
Response to Communism"
Vigilant
Patriot
Award
All American Conference to Combat Communism
n/ii/6;
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convention in Miami, Florida
(done by Michael Piuggi)
Resolution
(framed)
Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Inc.
12/2/60
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"In grateful recognition of
unselfish contributions to The
American Heritage and to the youth
who shoulder its growth and
bear its arms; and for distin-
, guished service to the welfare
of the nation. "
United Service Organizations, Inc.
3/14/61;
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Citation
(framed)
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States,
District of Columbia
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Plaque
Veterario of Foreign Wars of the United States,
District of Columbia
5/1/61 '
International Freeunn Award
(1st annual)
Plaque
Freedom Festival, Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor,
Canada
6 1961
Award
Type
By Whom Presented
For cooperation received from
Bureau
Resolution Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Associates, Inc.
(framed)
Quarter Century Award Plaque Catholic Youth Organization of New York
"Having completed twentyfive
years of service to youth The
Catholic Youth Organization of
New York bestows its Quarter
Century Award upon J. Edgar
Hoover as a true American who
has been an mnfailing inspiration
and example to youth throughout
the CYO f s quarter century of
existence. "
Citation of high esteem Citation
National Public Service Award Plaque
(First awarded for public
service to the nation)
National Wheelmaster Award Plaque
1962 Annual Americanism Award Plaque
“ Depicts the credential used by Plaque
the Mexican Secret Service
Insignia of the Thailand National Plaque
Police, presented by Major
Serm Charuratana while
attending FBI National Academy
on behilf of Lt. Gen. Prachuab
Kiratibutra, Commissioner,
Metropolitan Police, National
Police of Thailand.
National Religious Broadcasters, Inc.
Ohio Newspaper As> ociation
Safety First Club of Maryland
The American Legion, Department of Maryland
From Eduardo Estrado Ojeda, Chief of the Secret
Service, Headquarters of Police, Mexico, D. F. , Mexico
Thailand National Police
Date ;
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7/20/62
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8/31/62
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Type
By Whom Presented
Date
Outstanding Patriot Award
Plaque
Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Inc.
11/2/621
tn appreciation for courtesy
upon his visit to Bureau
Plaque
From Brigadier General Marcos Soliman, Director,
National Intelligence Coordinating Agency, Manila,
Republic of Philippines
11/26/6;
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Plaque
Girl Scouts of the United States of America
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station managers asking their
recommendation as to awards
for programs on NBC "Monitor, "
majority selected FBI program
as far most popular
Gold Record National Broadcasting Company
1/14/63 |
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Plaque
Cheyney State College General Alumni Association
5-25-63 ;
dstinguished Service Award
Plaque
United Veterans Council, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
li/u/c: •
old Medal Plaque (marked 5th
straight year Director received
award for articles and speeches)
and plates designating each year
received Distinguished Service
Award thereafter. )
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Plaque
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge
1963, 19 ;•
1966, 19 r
1969, 19
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Membership Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Company of
Alexandria, Virginia
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>ung Life Award
Plaque
Young Life Campaign
2 6 64 r.C
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Incredible Swindle”
Vigilant
Patriot
Award
All-American Conference to Conibai Communism
3 12
Award
Date
im
By Whom Presented
Annual Recognition Award Plaque Pacific Students Presidents Association
Remarks of President Lyndon B. Framed
Johnson honoring Director on
his 40th Anniversary as Director
of the FBI at the White House
4/30/6^
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Jackson, Mississippi, when office was opened there.
ommending Director for efforts
in fighting subversion
Certificate Girls' State of Mississippi
of Appre-
ciation and
Resolution
(framed)
7-10-64'
7/29/64
*oem "Leave God in the Sky"
by Mrs. David B. Shulman
Scroll
(made by
Piuggi)
Dr. and Mrs. David B. Shulman
9/22/64
rom Chief Supt. Peter J.
Matthews, Catford Division,
Metropolitan Police, Catford,
London, England, following his
tour of FBI facilities.
Plaque
London Metropolitan Police Insignia
10/9/64
nerican of the Year" Award
Plaque
Americanism Educational League
10/28/6-
i appreciation and admiration
to J. Edgar Hoover from
many Florida friends '
Plaque
(in oulline
of . c tate of
Florida)
Presented by Mr. Robert V/. Rutledge, Executive Viee
President and General Manager, Florida Citrus Mutual,
I akeland, Florida
1/19/65
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By Whom Presented
Date L
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Certificate
(framed)
Anti- Communist Confederation of Polish Freedom
Fighters in U.S.A. , Inc.
£ .
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( Award
Plaque
San Diego Patriotic Society
5/10/65
ertificate for Meritorious Service
Plaque
Fraternal Order of Police
5/11/65 r
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the FBI National Academy
Piaque
FBI National Academy Associates of Illinois
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Plaque
Mission, Kansas, Police Cadet Officers
8/17/65 i
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"To J. Edgar Hoover from;
Bahrain Forouhari, 1st Lt. ,
National Police of Iran, lu65"
and presented by 1st Lt. Gholam-Ali
(> ^shghipoor on behalf of Forouhari.
National Police of Iran
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Illinois Club for Catholic Women
10/29/6J t
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Police
Plaque
Chief J.C.P. Fest, Royal Military Police, Nijmegen,
Netherlands (for birthday)
1/10/66 ;
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Type
By Whom Presented
Date
Copy of Congressional Charter
granted! to the Boy Scouts of
America, Golden Anniversary
of Charter, given to Director
in appreciation, as met Director
and presented plaque to him.
Plaque
Boy Scouts of America, "Report to the Nation" Scouts
2 / 11 / 66 ,
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rendered to the Twentieth
Annual Boys Nation, The
American Legion, held at
Washington, D. C. , July 16>23,
1965.
Certificate
of Appre-
tion
tk ys Nation, the American Legion
4/20/66 \
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ndustry Service Award (13th
Annual) "for outstanding
contributions to the Nation
and its Youth"
Plaque
Billiard and Bowling Institute of America
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Commending Director on his 42nd
Anniversary as Director of the
FBI
Plaque
Coastal Empire Law Enforcement Officers Association,
Savannah, Georgia
5/10/66 ;
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Plnoue
The American Legion, Chicago Stock Yards Post 333
5/22/66 j
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_.ard for service
Certificate
Reserve Officers Association, USA, Department of
Virginia
6/2 66
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Plaque
F BI National Academy Associates, Northeastern
Section
7 6 Go
\hraham Lincoln Award"
Plaque
Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police
7/25 G6
Award
Type
By Whom Presented
Date
The Jayc,ee Creed
Plaque
U. S. Jaycees
8/10/6j
Honorary Membership
Plaque
The Hundred Club of Massachusetts, Inc.
9/3Q/6f
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Commendation of FBI National
Academy
Plaque
(Resolution)
The American Legion
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FBI
Plaque
(Resolution)
The American Legion
Jommendation of FBI and Warner
Brothers for "The FBI"
Television program
Plaque
(resolution)
The American Legion
10/7/66
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Certificate of Distinction
Certificate
(framed)
Kappa Alpha Order
11/1/861
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Plaque
Hundred Club of Connecticut, Inc.
12/10/61
nscribed: "Presented to
Mr. J. Edgar Hoover, In
Appreciation, Major
General Mohsen Mobasser"
Metal Tray
(ornate)
From Major General Mohsen Mobasser, Chief,
National Police, Administration of Iran
1/19/67
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Piaque
Veterans of Foreign Wars :
3/3/67 |
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Plaque
BoyScouts of America, Troop No. 31, Maple
Glen School, Washington, D. C.
3/29/67*/
ommending Director and
extending invitation to Director
to address the General Assembly
during 1967
House
Joint
Resolution
No. 27
Tennessee Legislature
3/29/67
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Award
Type
By Whom Presented
Date
Plaque
Distinguished Service Award Plaque
"The Kiwanis Club of Canton,
Ohio, is extremely proud to
present this award to Hon, J.
Edgar Hoover as a to^en of
appreciation for outstanding FBI
guidance, given this 2nd day of
May, 1967. "
tation on 43rd Anniversary as Plaque
- Director of FBI
'resented on Arnold's behalf by Plaque
Detective Sergeant S. L. Miller
while attending 79th Session of
FBI National Academy
resented to Director by Sgt. Certiflc
Donald E. Mayhew, member (Admira
of 79th Session FBI NA on Great N
behalf of Governor Norbert T. of the C
Tiemann and Congressman of Nebr
Robert V. Denney, Nebraska,
, ilso present.
>preciation Plaque
ibute to "The FBI : ' television Plaque
program because of the
wholesome entertainment and
service it has brought to the
American public
aonor of Director's 50th Plaque
Anniversary of service 7/26/67
Kiwanis Club of Canton, Ohio
5/2/67
Tennessee State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police
Chief Commissioner R. H. Arnold, Victoria Police
Force, Melbourne, Australia
5/9/67 [
5/10/67
Certificate
(Admiral of
Great Navy
of the State
of Nebraska)
State of Nebraska
5/23/67
Plaque
Plaque
FBI National Academy, 79th Session
TV Guide
6/7/67
6/19/67
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
6/22/67
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Award
Type
By Whom Presented
Date
enjamin Franklin Award
Plaque
High Twelve International
6/26/67 {
Presented to outstanding
American for excellence in
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leadership, law enforcement.
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crime prevention, and community
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acknowledgement of contribu-
tion to Foundation
Plaque
Little League Baseball, Inc., Little League Foundation
8/1/67 *5
w eetings
Plaque
Girls Nation of the American Legion auxiliary
8/4/67
terfraternity Award
Plaque
Alpha Delta Gamma
8/23/67
spiration- to- Youth Award
Plaque
League of John XXIII
9/9/67 to*
appreciation and tribute
(also received silver tray)
Plaque
Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Inc.
9/28/67
mimendation of Director
Plaque
(Resolution)
The American Legion
10/12/67
mmendation of FBI
Plaque
(Res Lution)
The American Legion
10/12/67
norary membership
Plaque
National District Attorneys Association
11/15/67
uss" McLaughry Award
Plaque
American Football Coaches Association
■2/4/67
(Presented for purpose of
honoring one whose background
fits plaque's inscription, "The
highest of distinctions in service to others.*’)
Award
Typ*
By Whom Presented
Date
Honoring' Federal Bureau of
Gold
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge
1968 tr.
Investigation Law Enforce-
Medal
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ment Program, Governmental
Unit Activity 1968
Award
V,
Service Award (Service to
Plaque
Sertoma International
1/22/6
Mankind) "Divine Providence
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watches over the United States
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of America; great patriots have
been sent in the hour of our
b
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illustrious sons of the U.S. A. is
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Director John Edgar Hoover. . , . ’
(for Director's birthday 1/1/68)
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J, Edgar Hoover Day
Proclamation State of Alabama in conjunction with Abba Shrine
Temple
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Active Life Membership
Plaque
National Sheriffs' Association
3/18/68!
1. The "Musical Ride, " a Royal
2 pictures
Deputy Commissioner William Henry Kelly, Royal
4/9/68 ;
Canadian Mounted Police
(framed)
Canadian Mounted Police
performing group whish has •
achieved world-wide recognition
for outstanding horsemanship and i
spectacular military marching ' ;
techniques, is shown demonstrating >
its skills in the march past.
2. Superintendent Norman O. Jones (retired), '
former head of the RCMP, is shown ready
to lead the "Musical Ride" a performing group
of mounted officers who have demonstrated
their skills in cities throughout the world,
(Inscribed)
JO
Award
Type
By Whom Presented
Date
n appreciation of his having
attended FBI National Academy
(Seal of National Academy)
Plaque
Director Alfredo Zapata, National Police of
El Salvador
4/19/68 :
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Outstanding Peace Officer In
the United States
Plaque
Alabama Peace Officers A sociaLon
6/17/68 \
Certificate of Merit
Plaque
National Police Officers Association
6/28/68
ertificate of Appointment
as Honorary Member
(Accepted for Director by
Assistant Director T. E. Bishop)
Certificate
Noncommissioned Officers Association of the U.S.A.
8/7/68 l
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Plaque
Girls Nation of the American Legion Auidliary
8/8/68 jy
Sincere Appreciation for
Service"
Plaque
Boy Scouts of America
9/17/68 !
aw Enforcement Commendation
Medal and Certificate (first)
(Medal sent to house)
Certificate
(Framed)
Sons of the American Revolution
10/16/61 1
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gation, presented on behalf of
Director Jolly R. Bugarin
Plaque
National Bureau of Investigation, Manila, Philippines
10/28/61
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Certificate
International Association for Identification, North
Carolina Division
11/10/68 !
resented at same time as
Certificate of honorary
membership
Code of
Ethids
International Association for Identification, North
Carolina Division
11/10/So
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Type
By Whom Presented
Date
From a grateful American
D Idnon
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Sent to Director by Maurice Dyner, L. S. I. Rep. ,
210th Cab. Fit. Det. , Box 125, APO San Francisco
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86530 '
Resolution adopted 10/1268
Resolution
(framed)
Congressional Medal of Honor Society
12/9/6^
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For loyal and dedicated service
to country
Plaque
Rosemead, California, Chamber of Commerce
12/9/6 £
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Plaque
Sent to Director by James F. Zahner
12/20/61
'Gratefully presented in recogni-
Plaque
Boys Clubs of America
3/19/69-
tion of great moral and material
contributions to the cause of
juvenile decency through example,
leadership, and practiced
Americanism Award
(50th Anniversary of the
organization)
Plaque
American Legion, Westchester County Chapter
3/22/69
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'Presented. . . in appreciation of
his dedicated service to freedom,
patriotism, and justice and to
the defense and preservation of
our republic. April 24, 1969"
Engraved silver Union Central Life Insurance Company
tray
4-25-69 :
Congratulation"
(1924 - 1969)
Plaque
Jackson Office, FBI
5-10-69 \
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Plaque
FBI Laboratory
5-10-69
ervice Award and Honorary
membership
Plaque
Maryland State’s Attorneys Association
6 ' 14 /69
Award
Type
By Whom Presented
Date
In appreciation to J. Edgar
Hoover and Staff of the Legal
Section in the Training Division
Plaque
Members of Pilot Program for Police Law Specialists
6/2 - 27;
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Sent by letter from Chief Gaddis
Wall in appreciation for all
Director has done for the Canal
Zone Police over the years.
Plaque
Canal Zone Police
8/25/69;
T isited Director prior to
w General's retirement and
presented Director enameled
Air Force plaque as memento
of occasion.
Plaque
Air Force, U. S. (Presented by General John P.
McConnell)
7/17/69
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Law and Order Award
(plaque and medal) (first
awarded) - "for dedicated
service and outstanding
accomplishments in preserving
law and order while serving as
Director of FBI this 21st Day of
July 1969"
Plaque
Order of the Stars and Bars
7/21/69
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Plaque
Girls Nation of the American Legion Auxiliary
8/13/6? •
To Director and FBI in apprecia-
tion for cooperation in combating
interstate crime in motor
carrier industry
Plaque
National Association of Transportation Security
Officers
9/4/69 /
Jn honor of Director's years of
Plaque
Tri-County Police Association of Pennsylvania
10 7 6f
service to law enforcement
i».
Award
Type
By Whom Presented
Date
Resolution #400 commending
FBI and Director, adopted
at their convention In August
1969
Plaque
The American Legion
10/13/61 ;
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FBI and Director, adopted
at their convention In August
1969
Plaque
The American Legion
10/13/61
cheated their convention to
Director in recognition of
his outstanding leadership
and dedication to law en-
forcement for past 45 years
Engraved
Nambe Bowl
New Mexico Sheriffs and Police Association
1 0/20/6 £ j
utstanding American Award and
honorary life membership
Scroll
Los Angeles Philanthropic Foundation
11/13/69 1
or Director’s birthday .1/1/70
Portrait
o Direc tor
Presented to Director by Assistant to the Director
Ca* *he D. DeLoach and Assistant Directors Thomas E.
E. Bishop, A1 Rosen, William C. Sullivan, and
James E. Gale
12/9/69 .
Director's speech on
"Violence” - Vigilant
Patriot Award
Certificate
All-American Conference to Combat Communism
12/10/69 ■
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State March 4, 1789 in form
oi plaque
Plaque
Sent to Director by James F. Zahner
1 5 70 ;
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P! Jl!f
Illinois State Police
1 29 7f>
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By Whom Presented
Date
'^cognition Award "for
recognizing the role of the
press in law enforcement"
Plaque
Tennessee Press Association
1/30/70 ;
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Freedom and Equality
Plague
The American Legion, Department of North Carolina
3/2/70 V
estimonial on 53 years service
in Justice and 46 years as
Director of FBI
Plaque
St. Thomas More Holy Name Society
3/3/70 f
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commemoration of Director’s
49th Masonic Birthday
(raised 11/9/20)
Plaque
Presented to Director by Luigi Russo and
Domenick M. Rufolo
3/25/70 :
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President of the Association
Plaque
Boys T°wn Alumni Association
4/27/70 »
vard (accepted by Assistant
Director Thomas E. Bishop
on behalf of Director)
Plaque
Knights of Columbus, Milwaukee Wisconsin
4/30/70
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Pantry, Washington Liaison
epresentative, upon his
departing united States, in
appreciation of the cooperation
extended.
Plaque
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
6/9/70 ‘
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Plaque
Boy Scout Explorer Post No. 533, Fort Campbell,
6/22 7C f
outstanding Americans of all
time. This plaque is presented
in appreciation for a lifetime of
service and devotion to our
•ouiitry. '*
Award
Type
1970 Law Enforcement Award
(first annual award)
Plaque
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Tran Van Chon, Vietnamese
Naval Operations, Saigon,
Republic of Vietnam, by
Lieutenant Commander
Chu Ba Yen
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(Seal)
''Adopted at annual convention at
Anaheim, California, com-
mending and recognizing
Director for his continued
and outstanding service to his
rnnntrv and all it<a r*»nn1«»
J |rvV|»«W
Resolution
(framed)
Adopted at annual convention held
at Anaheim, California
(Disneyland)
Resolution
(framed)
iward of Honor
(in recognition of Director’s
1 outstanding and dedicated
- service in law enforcement)
Plaque
n recognition of contributions
to the new officers
Certificate
of Apprecla
tion
o show support and recognize
Director for his outstanding
contributions to law enforcement
in the State of Georgia
Certificate
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By Whom Presented
Police Recorder Magazine and Consolidated
Publications
Date
7/22/70
1A/14 JffJ
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(present' !
2/25/7
Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Associates. Inc. 12/4/70
South Bend Police Academy 12/8/70 ;
Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police
1/11 71
Award
By Whom Presented
Date
Type
Recognizing Director for his Plaque
outstanding contributions to
law enforcement in the State
of Georgia (also membership)
’’Presented. ... for leading the way Plaque
to professionalism in law
enforcement throughout the
world. Mitchell Ware, Supt. of
111. Bur. of Invest. ; Herbert D.
Brown, Director, Dept, of Law
Enforcement, State of Illinois. ,,
Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police
Illinois Bureau of Investigation
”. . .in grateful recognition of his Testimonial BPO Elks Lodge #295, Warren, Ohio
devoted service to our country
by exemplifying the true spirit
of American patriotism over a
long career and in establishing
and maintaining a distinguished and
effective Bureau that has
vigorously defended the true
principles of our country and its
citizens. "
.. Patrolmen’s Rank and File Award Plaque
(for dedication to law enforcement)
Citation Plaque
Commending and supporting Resolution
Director
Reaffirm continued support of Resolution
and confidence in the Director
(2 resolutions presented)
Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, New York City
The American Legion, Department of Rhode Island
Sertoma Clubs of Winston-Salem
Knights of Columbus. Maryland State Council
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Honoring Director for
service to the nation
Plaqu
"for the outstanding support and
continuous cooperation provided
the Ohio State Highway Patrol
throughout the years. "
Plaque
On occasion of 54th Anniversary
in Department of Justice)
Plaque
^Also honorary membership
Plaque
Outstanding American of the
Decade Award
Plaque
Resolution supporting Director
and FBI
Plaque
Adopted at Convention at
Atlanta, Georgia, expressing
support of Director and FBI
against attacks
Resolution
(framed)
' opted at Convention at
^ Atlanta, Georgia, thanking
Director for sending
representatives
Resolution
(framed)
i.d Annual Patriotic Award
Plaque
’ resented to Director on occasion Plaque
oi their 7Bth Annual Conference,
Anaheim, California, 9 25-30/71
By Whom Presented
Fort Pitt Lodge Number 1, Fraternal Order of
Police, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
FBI Employees, Minneapolis Division (SAC Richard G.
Held)
Civitan Club of Crossett, Arkansas
F mth Shore Constables Association
Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Inc.
Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Inc.
Optimist Club of Seymour, Tennessee
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Society of Professional Investigators
Date
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7/26/71
8/30/71
9/3/71
9/8/71
10/2 71
(present
11/5 71)
10 2 71
(present
11 5 71i
10 17 71
11 3 71
(rt'ci-iu
. Award
I as.
iVith sincere appreciation Plaque
lor his assistance to and
cooperation with the United
States Marshal Service,
Wayne B. Colburn, Director"
(Presented to Director at graduation
exercises of FBI National 1
Academy on 11/3/71)
tnorary Membership Plaque
- (also given shoulder patch
’’Piedmont Council North
Carolina”)
resented by Colonel Hoand Ngoc Lung, Plaque
ssistant Chief of Staff, Royal
Vietnamese Air Force,
Intelligence and Security Group
tation of Appreciation and Plaque
Merit (recipient in Federal
Government) (Accepted on
behalf of Director by Asst.
Dir. John F. Malone, NYO]^
es- iution in honor of SAC Framed
Ralph W. Bachman, Newark,
who was retiring
omrary membership Plaque
lli ijme) (One signed by
e '■ •tor on 11- 17-70)
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By Whom Presented Date
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United States Marshals Service. U. S, Deuartment of 11/3/71 ’
Justice
Troop 289, Lower Creek, Lenoir, North Carolina, 11/26/71 j
Boy Scouts of America
Presented by Colonel Lung in appreciation of 12/13/7 l
briefing given him and members of his staff by
Bureau
Presented by Grand Council of Steuben Associations 12 8/71
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The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police 12-2-71 |
Illustrious William E. Gibbs, Past Potentate, 2-8-72 :
Pyramid Temple, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Award
Type
By Whcm Presented
Date
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(Presented when Director saw
Chief Davis)
Plaque (presented at conclusion
of their talks with Domestic
Intelligence Division officials)
Official Mr. Raymond C. Davis, Chief of Police, Walnut 4-27-71
Emblem Creek, California 94596 i
of Police [
Chiefs of Calif. > v
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Plaque Major General Pravitr Ngarm-Ukos, Provost Marshal . 4-25-72
General, Royal Thai Army, and Lt. Col. Vichien ;
Krabuanyutha, Commander, First Military Police
Battalion, Provost Marshal, First Military Circle,
Royal Thai Army t
Hanging In Corridor (unidentified
Motto (framed)
Plaque
,T When the going gets tough, the tough get going. "
United States Naval War College
(From Richard E. Berlin)
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Under recommendation #2 which stated, "The Exhibits
Section review the list of Awards that hung in the corridor of his
office to determine whether or not they should be destroyed, "
Director Kelley wrote the following, "I would like to see the list
and perhaps have some retained." — - — - -
nit? iisi is atiacneu iur int? uireciur a revj6w ana
recommendations. J -0V 2 19?:
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AN ACT TO STRIKE NATIONAL MEDALS
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Reference my memorandum to you, 5-29-74, entitled
’’The Congressional Record, May 28, 1974," in which it was reported
that the Senate had passed and cleared for the President H. R. 1817,
for the striking of national medals to honor the late J. Edgar Hoover.
Attached is a copy of the Act which was signed into law by the President
on June 8, 1974. The Act authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to cause
such medals to be struck and to be sold to the general public, under such
rules and regulations as he may provide, at a price not less than the
estimated cost of manufacture material.
RECOMMENDATION:
That this memorandum be referred to the Administrative
and the Intelligence Divisions and to Mr. Ponder, President of the FBIRA,
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1 - Mr. Callahan - Enclosure
1 - Mr. McDermott - Enclosure
1 - Mr. Walsh - Enclosure
1 - Mr. Wannall - Enclosure
1 - Mr. Ponder - Enclosure
1 - Mr. Dunphy - Enclosure
1 - Mr. Boynton - Enclosure
1 - Mr. Bowers - Enclosure
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93rd Congress, H. R. 1817
June 8, 1974
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Til Iirovtile for I lie -t rlk i ri|£ i>f iihUiiiwI medid* to honor t It*- lair J. Kdmir Hoover.
lie it eniftrd by the Semite and /house of He present at i cet of the
fulfill Stah * of America in (’onyress assemble/), That, in honor of J« Edgar Hoover,
tlie late J. Kdgar Hoover, the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter Cooeneaormtive
referred to as the ‘‘Secretary") shall make avitilflble medals ill accord- ■edsle.
mice with this Act. The medals authorized under this Act are national
medals within the meaning of sect ion .1351 of the Revised Statutes
(31 l \S.< Rev. Stmt* 3551.
Sw. ‘1. The mednls shall liear sm-li einhlems, devices, and inscrip-
tions. shall la- of such size or sizes, shall la 1 made of such materials, and
shall la 1 made in such quantity, as the Secretary may determine.
Sue. 3. The Secretary slinfl muse such medals to he struck, and he Coat,
shall cause them to la 1 sold to the general pulilie, under such rules and
regulations as he may provide, at a price not less than the. estimated
cost of manufacture, including lalxir, materials, dies, use of machinery,
and overhead expenses.
Approved June B, 1974.
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HOUSE REPORT No, 93-665 (Con. on Banking and Currency).
SENATE REPORT No. 93 -6 72 (Com. on inking, Housing and Urban Affaire).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD!
Vol. 119 (1973) I Dec. 3 ( considered and passed House.
Vol. 120 (1974) I Hoy 28) considered end passed Senate.
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Memorandum
W. M. FELT Jr
SUITABLE PORTRAIT OF
J. EDGAR HOOVER
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Acting Director L. Patrick Gray, HI, has instructed that
a portrait of Mr. Hoover should be hung in a suitable place in the
Director's Office. He said that if we did not have a suitable portrait
we should have one commissioned.
I do not feel that we have a suitable portrait and I think you
should designate someone to explore suitable talent and the ppproadmate
cost of such a portrait so that recommendations can be submitted to the
Acting Director.
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Purpose of this communication is to recommend contact
with portrait artist, J. Anthony Wills, Houston, Texas, to discuss the
commissioning of a portrait of Mr. Hoover.
Mr. Felt's memorandum to Mr. Mohr dated 5/9/72,
captioned as above, Indicated that Acting Director L. Patrick Gray, m,
instructed a portrait of Mr. Hoover be hung in the Director’s Office;
that if a suitable portrait was not available such should be commissioned.
Mr. Felt being of the opinion such a portrait was not available thought
suitable talent should be explored and approximate cost be determined
so recommendations could be submitted to the Acting Director.
Extensive research at the National Portrait Gallery resulted
in the review of available material of 35 artists whose work or reputation
4 a* — rvx iLaaa t a _ xi rmii a
ayyearc u lu intuit cuumuerauun* ui intrae, j. /uiuiuuy wixib, nuuowu,
Texas, appears to have an appropriate style for a portrait of Mr. Hoover.
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Limited inquiry has beeifwaoe at HousU ^ dw Ciftyrtt i B i
Mr. Wills, and the attached booklet containing sajmptedif
was obtained. It should be noted he did the official Whim H
of former President Eisenhower (color photo attached), as well as
paintings of Mrs. Eisenhower, George Marshall, Ben Hogan, and
numerous business executives, Governors, Senators and Cabinet officers.
Mr. Wills will paint from photographs, and his fees average
between $10, 000 and $15,000, the price being contingent largely ppon the
size of the portrait and the amount of detailed wo?k required in it. He is
presently working on a portrait of Dr. Milton Eisenhower.
Enclosures
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Memorandum to Mr. Callahan
RE: PORTRAIT OF J. EDGAR HOOVER
Bureau files contain no reference to Wills, as well as
the files of the Houston Division. Local law enforcement agencies
checks were negative. He was born 6/13/12 at Berwyn, Pennsylvania,
and currently resides with his wife Dorothy at 3126 Kettering Street,
with a studio located at 3711 San Felipe Street, Apartment 12-G, in
If the works of Mr. Wills appear appropriate, the next
step to be taken is to contact Mr. Wills directly to thoroughly discuss
his willingness to accept a commission and receive his estimates of
the cost for same as well as the requirements with respect to this,
such as his recommendations as to size, type of background, etc.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Houston office contact Mr. Wills in line with the above.
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J. EDGAi<g^>VER
PORTRAIT OF
DATE: 7/10/72 _
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This memorandum sets out information believed pertinent to
captioned subject and recommends an initial course of action.
The Acting Director instructed that a portrait be painted. The
Administrative Division, working with Mr. Robert Stewart, Curator, National
Portrait Gallery, whittled a list of approximately 100 portrait artists down to
five and then suggested that the portrait be painted by Mr. J. Anthony Wills of
Houston, Texas. Wills is unquestionably outstanding; samples of his work art
included with the attached memorandum of 6/13/72 from Mr. Dunphy to Mr.
Callahan.
Referenced memorandum suggested that the Houston Office discuss
the matter with Mr. Wills. , v The Acting Director said, "No. Office of Legal
Counsel should handle from this point on to ascertain all that must be learned
prior to decision and contract. " Office of Legal Counsel will recommend a
different approach.
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I have discussed the matter with Mr. Pellerzi, Assistant Attorney
General for Administration, and with Mr. Stewart, Curator of the National
Portrait Gallery. Mr. Pellerzi is knowledgeable because he is charged with
obtaining a portrait of each outgoing Attorney Gene ral. The pertinent points of
information are the following: - ' 37 , I $7
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1. Price - Mr. Pellerzi believes thjat a fi$e porixail can be had
for $5, 000, bearing in mind that the artist will work from photbgrapfts'wi^ thus
eliminate the tedious and difficult "sitting" process invotved,in painting a live
subject. The Department has a standard price of $5, 000 for the portrait of each
resigning Attorney General. Mr, Stewart thinks $5,000 will not do the job.
He mentioned prices of $6,000 to $8,000 fbr po^aits of famous persons now
being painted and suggests that to get the best we should be prepared to pay
$10,000. Referenced memorandum states^ that Mr. Wills charges $10,000 to
$15, 000. y
1 - Mr. Bishop
1 - Mr. Callahan
1 - Mr. Daibey
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Memorandum D. J, Dalbey to Mr. Felt
Re: J. Edgar Hoover
Portrait of
2. Raising the Money - We have no funds in the budget to pay for
this portrait. Mr. Pellerzi recommends against requesting such funds in the
budget, stating that we would invite a lot of sniping from the floor of Congress.
The Department’s portrait fund is not available for a portrait of any person
below' Cabinet level. This leaves us to raising the money by subscription among
the Bureau employees or finding an outside donor. I think the latter may be
available. I recently had an unsolicited call from John J. Grady, a friend of
long standing who is either President or immediate Past President of the local
chapter of. the Society of Former Special Agents. Grady told me that top circles
in the/^ <?ci £i'£ discussing what they might do to provide a suitable memorial for
Mr. Hoover. I then broached this possibility to him on a confidential basis, and
he was enthusiastic, stating that the Society could easily raise this kind of money.
3. Acceptance of Gift - The FBI is not one of those many Federal
agencies authorized by statute to accept gifts, Mr. Pellerzi said this would be
no problem. The Department of Justice is authorized to accept gifts and could
accept the gift for the FBI.
4. Choosing the Artist - Both Mr. Stewart and Mr. Pellerzi said
the act of choosing the artist is a most delicate one. The work of no artist will
please everyone, and the voices of dissent are apt to be many. For example,
President Johnson rejected the portrait of himself painted by the renowned artist,
Peter Hurd. The "avant garde" painting of former Attorney General Katzenbach
which hangs in this building shocked many, amused others, and apparently pleased
a few. Ethel Kennedy picked the artist for the portrait of her lsfehusband but
did not like the finished product and would not release it to the Department of
Justice, so it now hangs in the National Portrait Gallery. The Department has
no portrait of Ramsey Clark because he walked out in a huff when the portrait
was half finished, so the result is that the Department has paid the artist $3,000
and has no portrait.
Because of the above considerations I suggest that no person in
the FBI should choose the artist. Mr. Pellerzi said it is Department policy, for
the reasons obvious above, to leave the selection of the artist to the family.
Mr. Stewart agreed. The family in Mr. Hoover's case should be three to five
CONTINUED - OVER
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Memorandum D. J. Dalbey to Mr* Felt
Re: J. Edgar Hoover
Portrait of
’’old-timers’’ such as Miss Gandy, Mr. Tolson, and Louis B. Nichols, who knew
Mr, Hoover so long and so well through so many decades. They should select
the artist from among up to half a dozen possibilities. Brochures of each artist's
work can be supplied to them so that they can choose the one whose style seems
the best suited.
and
If persons of the above type will not serve/ the Society of
Former Special Agents will donate the portrait, the Society can pick its own
selection committee.
Whatever the committee or jury they have two ways of proceeding
as follows:
A. A contract with an artist selected by the committee.
B. An announced contest for portrait painters by which the committee
will not choose the artist but will choose the portrait from among those submitted.
Mr, Pellerzi likes the contest idea, Mr. Stewart does not. Stewart
points out that the contest will be entered by a lot of second-raters and that, in
his opinion, some first-rate artists are apt to be too proud to enter. All of this
could cause many problems. I agree with Stewart.
5. Terms of Contract - The contract must provide in its terms
for possible rejection by the committee. Both Pellerzi and Stewart so recommend,
although Stewart says the possibility of rejection is quite small because there
are artistic negotiations between the artist and the committee in which the artist
submits passible sketches until an agreement is reached. The rejection clause
should contain provision for a "consolation” payment of a relatively small sum
such as $1, 000 in the case the portrait is rejected. Both Pellerzi and Stewart
have contract forms suitable for use in this case.
6. Size of Portrait - Mr. Pellerzi has no particular views.
Mr. Stewart likes life-size, half length. Other sizes are full length (standing)
and bust. The size should be specified in this contract.
CONTINUED - OVER
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Memorandum D. J. Dal bey to Mr. Felt
Re. J. Edgar Hoover
Portrait of
7. Caution - Mr. Stewart suggests that we keep this matter as
quiet as possible so that no one will be besieged with offers to paint the portrait.
8. Nummary - It seems to me at this stage that the best thing to
do would be to determine whether theuB ociety of Former Speci f Agents will
raise the money and make the gift. If They are willing to do so, they could take
over almost the entire procedure. The Bureau could supply a list of half a dozen
of the most outstanding portrait artists for a starter. The Society could ask
these artists for samples of their work. The Society could arrange with Miss
Gandy, et ad. to choose an artist. The Society could contract with the artist.
The Society could arrange for either the original committee of Miss Gandy, et al.
or a separate committee of their own to pass on the finished product. The
Society will then donate the portrait as a gift.
RECOMMENDATION:
That I be authorized to discuss this matter confidentially and
informally with John J. Grady mentioned above. If so authorized, I will make
no decisions and no commitments. The understanding will be that the Society
will determine on its own what it wants to do and, if it wishes to act, will then
by appropriate delegation present the matter to the Acting Director.
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Re: J. EDGAR HOOVER
PORTRAIT OF
ADDENDUM: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR BISHOP: 7/12/72 TEB:jo
For information, the Executive Committee of the
Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Inc., have already
appointed a Committee whose function is to decide upon, select
and present a suitable memorial to Mr. Hoover. The Committee
Chairman is former SA Dale Thompson, 3606 Arlington Boulevard,
Arlington, Virginia, telephone 979-8153. His Committee has been
at work for approximately 2 months at its task and has been in touch
with Bishop on several occasions concerning the matter of the
memorial. No final decision has been made by the Committee.
( Any contact with the Society of Former. -Special Agents regarding
a portrait of Mr, Hoover as a piemorial, should be mAde-lhrough
Dale Thompson, who is well-known to Bishop.
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MAINT’-NANCE OF MR. GRAY’S OFFICIAL
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After Mr. Gray was designated Acting Director of the FBI, the Civil
Division of the Department forwarded his Official Personnel Folder (O^F) to the
Bureau ; net indicated it could be maintained by the FBI. Upon review of the O^F
we conclude Mr. Gray’s Service Commutation Date (SCD) carried officially by tin
Department should be revised (ordinarily the SCD is that date which records an
employee’s total creditable Government service for purposes of determining
leave earning category and service toward civilian retirement; however, there
are qualifications on this ceneral applicability where the civilian employee is
retired from the military as in the case of Mr. Gray.)
In the meantime, John Dulfner. Executive Assistant to the Deputy
Attorney General, telephonically advised that the OPF for each head of a bureau
in the Department is maintained in the Deputy's office. He stated this is done
because tiie bureau heads are appointed by the Attorney General, the folders are
needed for ready reference purposes, and the Attorney General or Deputy shouk
be the custodian. Accordingly, we should forward Mr. Gray’s OPF to the Depai
ment. It was observed to him that we are making certain corrections with respt
to Mr. Gray's SCD and Duffner advised it would be satisfactory to forward the
folder when completed.
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As a matter of interest, Mr. Duffner advised he continues to maintain
the OPF for Mr. Hoover. When asked as to what disposition was intended con-
cerning Mr. Hoover's folder Duffner advised that he planned to maintain it
indefinitely and not retire it to the Personnel Records Center in St. Louis as is
customary with other folders of former employees of the Department. It was
observed that FBI has specific authority set forth in the Federal Personnel
Manual to retain all OPFs of former FBI employees. Mr. Duffner requested to
be furnished a copy of this citation so that he may place it in Mr. Hoover’s OPF
for reference purposes should consideration ever be given toward releasing
Mr. Hoover's folder.
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■ T - Out of service Personnel File of John Fdgar Hoover.
Memo Feeney to Callahan
Re: Mumlenruice of Mr. Gray's Official Personnel
Folder in t lie Deputy's Office
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Mi-. Gray, Mr. Kinley, and Mr. Armstrong
We also received the OPFs of Mr. Kinley and Mr. Armstrong and
found that adjustments in their SCDs.were also necessary. The adjustments of
all three are set forth as follows: . , a /
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Mr. Gray The SCD date lor Mr. Gray shown by HEW and the Department is^
1 r\ CO t t»\ — U n a a ^ W.. «. ni: An v« t n rt r»/M I f f r» v* th i f 1 rJ n V A V
upon I tri:uii^u in:uun , wu itii uiui dhtuum m i uhd uqic. i’ui
purposes of determining leave earning category, civilian employees who are
retired from the military are given credit for certain military service, generally
wartime, which for Mr. Gray is from 12-7-41 through 4-28-52. Based on this,
we can account for an SCD of 9-1-58 at HEW so there must have been a trans-
position of the month and day in recording the date. The Department did not
officially recompute Mr. Gray's SCD upon Mr. Gray's appointment to the Depart
ment. General Services A tlmimstrn t i rm advised ns that Mr. Gray's service a s
Special Consultant io uie President's Cabinet Committee on Education for some
nine mor.thsTn 107Tr~was oiFcon 1. r a e tTwi th his law firm and not creditable Federal
service . Therefore, - Mr . Gray had a break in service between HEW and the
Department. As reconstructed by the Bureau his current SCD should be 7-5-59
which should be recorded by SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Since the
corrected date will be subject to review by the Department, it was checked with
the Personnel Office of the Department which concurred with the 7-5-59 date.
As of 10-14-72, Mr. Gray had 66 hours of annual leave.
Mr. Kinley Justice and HEW carried Mr. Kinley's SCD as 1-21-69 which is the
date he entered on duty with HEW. We corresponded with the
National Personnel Records Center at St. Louis and obtained that part of his OPF
recording Mr. Kinley's employment with the Forest Service of 2 months 6 days ir
1962 and service of 1 year, 1 month, and 16 days with the U. S. Courts, Ninth
Circuit during 1966 and 1967. By crediting this service a revised SCD for
Mr. Kinley is 9-29-67 and a corrected SF-50 to record this is being effected.
Had HEW utilized the correct SCD of 9-29-67, Mr. Kinley would have been placed
in a 6-hour rather than 4-hour leave earning category on 9-29-70. However,
according to his OPF received from the Department, he was placed in a 6-hour
leave earning category as of 1-21-72, 3 years after his EOD at HEW. Under the
circumstances we cannot determine, based on leave records received from the
Department, how much, if any additional annual leave to which Mr. Kinley may
have been entitled. At any rate under current regulations, there would be no
authority to restore any such additional leave to him. However, legislation, had
been introduced and will have to be reintroduced which would permit restoration
of annual leave where there has been administrative error. Should any such
legislation become law, we will follow to determine what action can be taken on th
matter. As of 10-14-72, Mr. Kinley had 260 hours of annual leave accrued.
-2- (OVER)
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Memo Feeney to Callahan
Rc: Maintenance of Mr. Gray's Official Personnel
Folder in the Deputy's Office
Revision of Service Computation Dates of
Mr. Cray, Mr. Kiulcy, and Mr. Armstrong
Mr. Armstrong Military service is creditable in fixing the SCD; however, the
- Department had not verified Mr. Armstrong's military service
and had not recorded an SCD at all. Bureau secured a copy of the DD-214 from
Military Records Center, St, Louis, recording Mr. Armstrong’s military servi
of 2 years, 11 months, and 29 days and, accordingly, an SF-50 has been
executed showing his SCDas 4-22-67. This means Mr. Armstrong should have
been in a 6 instead of a 4-hour leave earning category one day after he entered
on duty with the Department. The Department was notified and corrected its
leave accrual records which were transferred to the Bureau recrediting
Mr. Armstrong with 114 additional hours of annual leave. As of 10-14-72
Mr. Armstrong had 235 hours of annual leave accrued.
The OPFs received from the Department on Ms. Her wig, Mrs. Neena
and Mrs. Ca vac ini record proper SCDs and leave earning categories.
RE CO M M E N DA TIQNS :
1. Necessary action to effect the corrected SCD on Mr. Kinley and
Mr. Armstrong has been taken.
2. The SF-50 to correct the changed SCD concerning Mr. Gray must
be approved by the Attorney General or Deputy. Accordingly, it is recommende
that the correction SF-50 b e taken to Mr. Duffner along with Mr. Gray’s OPF a£
requested by Mr. Duftner. The Bureau will, of course, maintain a personnel
file on Mr. Gray to contain pertinent information concerning his Bureau service
as was done in the case of Mr. Hoover.
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Unit'd k’l'-. Depart -rnt of Justice
VJashln ton, K C. ?093o
Gentle: .en: Attention: Mr. Row
lie: J. Y.d L ,uv Hoover Estate Agency - j'-OOQyjb-Ol
On behalf of iir, Clyde A. Toleon, who has now been appointed ex-
ecute of the eat:-. tv of J. Edgar Hoover, ve enclose the requested claim
fori? for min -id ccn.pCj neti on together with a receipted copy of the funeral
bill. Alii end cried is a certified copy of Letters Testamentary issued to
la r • i ol a on .
Y< >.i vill also find enclosed the Application for Death Benefits
Under the CjyjL Her vice He ti 'foment System which has. been executed by
Mr. iol.r.n. 1 am end or. i 1,3 for the Civil Service records a certified copy
of the deal;, certificate .
1 understand that you vill process these forms through the Civil
Service C c : si on. You will note that the forms reflect Mr. Tclcon's
mail :h .' 3 rf-v s a" bdn;' in care of this bank. The check.:; should he mail-
ed to the l adore:::; in order that wo may deposit the proceeds to the estate
agency aeen-jnt.
Yours very 3.incerc2fy,
Richard E. Braver
Trust Officer
cc Mr. Clyde A. Tel So
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<M was (Awea/ten, hi Scud ‘'/Scurf, <n (Aic ^!l day.-
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% 1 * seewety, afifi -roved Ay, (Aid Said. ocurt, in (Ac fena/ty, <tf
p ■ - . Fort y- tfo flig-soM _r..- Qd/avS. ccnddwncd fen
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wies-d is wi,*a»c/<cd and aii/A in face.
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS
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Mny 4, 1072
Mr. Jo ’ .2 P. TAoliv
Fc Jerri bureau of luvoclljnfJon
Wcrhlrgiou, D. C. 20535
Service o for THE HONOR ft ELE J. EDGAR HOOVER
May 4, 1972
Profesaioual Sorvle.ee r.nl Fnctlltico
Casket
Total CervIccD end Casket
$ 505.00
3302.00
8857.00
WLlhcrt SST Vault 773. 0U
Cach Advanced on Your Behalf:
Cemetery clif. -^cu
To rro/c and replace coping
Llioeuslueai „4 for family
Overtime on 4 /cars
1 for clergy
2 for honorary hearer a
1 for MIdb Gaudy
D. C, Sr Job Tit;
$ C4C9.00
Savings 344, 00
173.00
78. 00*
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20 . 00 *
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45.00*
163.00
May 19, 3 972 - Received from Clyde Tolson
A BAVRYi of 0244.00 may ho
deducted if pr.ld Ly Jrijo 6, 1972.
Ii ...lie iy»'* .» fl * were i deled after
tko cvl^f-ru estimate vt.b inadj.
PAID
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Date Issued: -till Y If, 1972 NOT VALID WITHOUT RAISED SEAL
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE IS A TRUE AND CORRECT REPRODUCTION
OF THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE FILED IN ORDER WITH THE VITAL RECORDS
DIVISION Or THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, DISTRICTvpF COLUMBIA. } n
John H, Cramlaj.t, Chief M
Mu i id.. 1 1] i ,
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ciA); , rou id-paid compensation op deceased civilian employee
(NO DLMCK/.'iTu PRNEFIC1AUY OR SURVIVING SROUSE)
1. l/\/t\ the undersigned, hereby make claim as .. . ^ jX< cu .V? r . . for amounts due from the
United States o> the District of Columbia in the case of .. .John Kdgar Hoover
(Nam - of dercdtnt)
who died on the . day of ^ a .Y. , 19 ??.... .
i. At the time of death the decedent was a legal resident of . of Columbia ,-S tat e-t/f
, and was employed by the United States or the District of Columbia as follows :
Federal Th renu of Investigation
{ 1 k [-a r diii-nt und bureau. *pcncy, or r>thlliiihm«nt)
3. The deceased is survived by the following:
Widow or widower (if none, so state) :
Children (Shew each living child of the deceased. If none, so state) :
Name of Chill Age Street Address, City, State, and ZIP Code
Grandchildren (last only the children of deceased children. If none, so state) :
Nome, Age, Sheet Address, City, State, and ZIP Code Name of Deceased Parent
(If |>arai'iH|<h 3 is i xeculi-J t, or utt b> half of children or p» andchi Idr^n of the di’Ctatcd, dihremvrd |»arnffr»l‘h* 4. ft, ft, #nd 7)
4, If no widow or widower, child or grandchild survives, enter below the name and address of each surviving
parent, and stall- whether natural, step, foster or adoptive parents. (If none, so state.)
Name of Parent Strtct Address, City, Sfntr, and ZIP Code
Mother . n0TK ‘
Father . none .
t i (If ftr* tU mrvivjiu; purmtli) of th- dfri^«t J, diitckNirrf r^rn|ri|4ii ft, ft. ind 7)
. if j t.ii. 1 uf <!io ; 'iuw : ivi'i :itsd an executor or adminblr:'. hr* been appointed, the following
xd .«• . L .-'unfl.i 1.i' : o 'iii'ilety ^
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l/'.a‘ li., L .1 duly appoitu-.d .'.•.w.m.tjo.*!.,
(r.Avfiitof «r (.ifutiiiitlriiior)
... of the estate of the deceased, as evidenced by
uuri.l-h.vtc of appoiidne al herewith, administration having ix.cn taken out in the interest of
•■■h.iln 1st cation cf tho toskato,
(Nxi>w, and rt'lu-tivnshiD of interested relative iw creditor)
and such appointment is still in full force and e(Tcct,
Nine. -If m.iking claim as the c;a cutor nr administrator of the estate of the deceased, no witnesa>*s are required, but a court
c.-rt lAcaS- «*vidcucia^ your x>ppointiiii'?it nm=.t bn :>ixhiiiittcd. ( t f you are the i cocutor or administrator of the estate of the deceased,
di .1 ’^aid [i.iragrapl.s B and 7 .)
u ir none of tho above survives and no executor or administrator has been appointed, the following
information should be furnished:
Brothers and sisters (if none, so state) :
Now# A go
Street Adrfrezr, City, State, and ZIP Code
Nephews and nieces (List only the children of deceased brothers and sisters. If none, so state):
Ahnne, Age, Street Address, City, State, and ZIP Code Nam* of Dictated Parent
7. Have the funeral expenses been paid?)!? 9 (If paid, receipted bill of the undertaker must be attached
nruorNo) claimant's personal funds for excess,
hereto.) Whose money was used to pay the funeral expenses?
riNLS, FKNALTILS, and FORKKITUKLS arc Impoird bjr law (or th< making of fila* ar fr»»d*
ultnl cUhm ajatust She United rilaitv or th t making ®f fain •totinvnU in conntcflca tlurvwltk
f Si? nature cC rlalmunt)
( Dnl* ) - f a tur« of claimant*
Clyde A, lolson
(D*U)
(Slmt
(City, Statv, and ZIP rod*)
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c/o .Riggs Nat i on al Bank
Personal Trust
P.0, Box 11 !j 9 , Washington, D.C, 20013
(City. SUt«, *nd ZIP cod#)
TWO witnesses are required
l Be certify that toe are well acquainted with the above ....Qlydo . A « ..TqIs.PTI
the signature (s) of the claimant (x) was (were) affixed in our presence. tNunn at
and that
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(dl AS A COV.WfcHOMU- OfflCll! IN'THE If IVIkOMf ■IIITM SCIENCE SERViCf S ADMINISTRaIIOH .
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G. CERTIFICATION
WAKNIXG. -> Any inti'iitioiul fa he state-
ment in dm application or willful misrepre-
sentation relative (hereto is a violation of the
l.i w punishable by a fine of not more than
SlU.GOi) or imprisonment of not more dun 5
years, or both, (18 IJ.S.C 1001.)
NOTICE
Forward application to the Bureau of Re-
tire i m' nt, Insurance, and Occupational Health,
United States Civil Service Commission,
Washington, D.C. 20-115.
1 hereby Certify that all statements made in (his application are true Co the
best of my knowledge, information, jiul belief, and that no evidence necessary
to a settlement of this claim is suppressed or withheld.
SIGNATURE Of APPLICANT y/” J OAT*
if / DATS
Clyde A. TnlsDry (J T ^ —jLl/j/j / >■—
NUMBER AND STREET C/O National Bank RHONE NUMBER. INCLUDING
Personal Trust Div. , P.0. Box llh9 ?02/£>2fi-2lt68*
CITY. STALE. AND ZIF COOf
Washington, D.C. 20013 Attn: Mr. Brewer *
INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANT
EVIDENCE UKQIJIRED
There must be submitted with this application a certified
opy of the public record showing the death of the employee
r annuitant. Failure to submit such death certificate will
le'ay settlement of claim.
Any other lucci' iry evidence not of record in the United
tacts Civil Service Commission will he requested alter re-
tipi <d this application.
IK ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED
If you need assistance it) completing chit application, con-
tact the personnel office of the department or agency in which
the deceased w as employed, the nearest regional office of the
United Slates Cud Service Commission, or the Bureau of
Retirement, Insurance, and Occupational Health, United States
Civil Service Commission, Washington, D.C. 204 If.
FINAL DETERMINATIONS
Upon receipt of this application, the United States Civil
Service Commission will determine what benefits, if any,
are payable, the amount of such benefits, and to whom they
are payable. The Commission will inform the applicant of fhe
final determination.
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Application for Itecth Benefits, Civil Service Retirement System,
Jotin fccigar Hoover *
Fred 0. Robinette (nephew)
51(0] VJiiitfield-Chnpel Road
Lanhr.m, Maryland 20801
Mrs. Dorothy Robinette (niece)
F.O. Box 911
Delano, California 9321^
Mrs. Marjorie A. Stromne (niece)
20li0 Federal Avenue
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Mrs. Ann:-: Hoover Kienast (niece)
1200' l.isborough Road
Mitclollville, Maryland 2073.6
ru'-'. nargart.x “Dover Fennell (niece)
12313 Shelter lane
Bov: j c , Maryland 2071$
Dickerson N. Hoover, Jr. (nephew)
The Rods
Route 2, Box 107
Charlestown, West Virginia 25hl)j
AGENCY
PAYROLL OPPCI
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JUSTICE
FBI
WASHINGTON
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SERVICE HISTORY
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DIRECTOR
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TOTAL SALARY
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Jureau o
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Sundard Form 2006
February 1*66 2006-104
INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT RECORD
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UNITED SI A I LS GOV ERNMENT
Memorandy,tn
Mr. Callahan I' "
FROM W W PqccoH UA'
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subject JOHN EDQAR HOOVER
CLYDE A. JCfOLSON
FederaL Employees Group
Life Insurance
DATL July 3, 1972
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Urs. Naaaan _
During the morning of Saturday, 7/1/72, Mr. Tolson telephonlcally
contacted SA Hunsinger who was on duty in Mr. Callahan's office inquiring
concerning (1) the status of disposition of Mr. Hoover's Federal Employees
Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) and (2) the amount of Mr. Tolson's FEGLL
At that time Mr. Tolson was advised that the matter had been brought to the
attention of FEGLI in New York and Mr. Brewer, who is handling Mr. Hoover
estate for Riggs National Bank, and that we would be glad to determine the
status of Mr. Hoover's insurance. Mr. Tolson advised that would be
satisfactory and to please call him Monday morning 7/3/72.
After checking, Mr. Tolson was telephonlcally contacted in the
morning on 7/3/72, and advised that the claim form that he has executed for tl
FEGLI insurance rests with Riggs National Bank and that the bank will forwar<
the claim to FEGLI in New York when the Probate Court officially designates
Mr. Tolson executor of the estate. The same applies to unpaid compensation
and money in Mr. Hoover's retirement account. He was Informed that
Mr. Hoover had regular life insurance in the amount of $45,000.
With respect to his own insurance, Mr. Tolson was advised he has
regular FEGLI life insurance in the amount of $42,000, which will reduce by
2% each month beginning July, 1972, until it reaches 25% of the amount In
effect before the first reduction, or $10,500. This amount, $10,500, will
continue cost free to Mr. Tolson for the remainder of his life. Mr. Tolson w
appreciative of receiving this information. He stated that he understands fron
Riggs that he is to be designated executor by the Probate Court sometime
June 29, 1972
NJ/Mu
Axr. W 1111a m f4/\ Murray
Deputy C eremonr^l f lc er
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It att District of Washington
Wftshlnrton, ^ <5. 50316
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Dear Mr. Murray:
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1 appreciate your thoughtfulness in
making available the photograph album depleting
the military honors rendered former Director
Hoo/er at the Capitol Rotunda, together with the
copy of the military funeral plan. These items
will be maintained permanently among the memora-
bilia of Mr. Hoover.
Sincerely, / /
E. Patrick Gray HI
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1-Mr. Dunphy
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Funeral of Former Director J. Edgar Hoover
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
MR. MOHR
J. B. ADAMS
fxjnerXs^Q^ former director
j. edgaMoover
DATE
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Mr. Kinlay
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M». Han>i|
Ura. Naaaan
Mr. William M. Murray, Deputy Ceremonial Officer, Office
of Special Events, Military District of Washington, Ft. Lesley J. McNair,
Washington, D. C. , has made available an album of photographs concerning
the military honors rendered Mr. Hoover while lying in state at the Rotunda,
as well as a copy of the funeral plan followed by the military. Unless other
disposition is desired, these two items will be maintained along with other
memorabilia of Mr. Hoover. Attached is an appropriate letter to Mr. Murray
acknowledging receipt of these items. A letter was previously sent from
Mr. Gray thanking him for his splendid cooperation and assistance render ed
in connection with the funeral.
1 -Mr. Callahan
1-Mr. Dunphy
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INDEX
TAB 1 - LETTERS OF AUTHORIZATION
TAB 2 - HOOVER FUNERAL PLAN
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TAB 3 - PHOTO COVERAGE
TAB 4 - NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS
TAB 5 - AFTER ACTION REPORTS /MEMORANDUMS
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DcrEF
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3 May 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR Secretary of the Army
SUBJECT: Furteral, Arrangements for J. Edgar Hoover
Department of Defense has received a request from the
White House to provide support necessary up to state funeral level
as requested by the Department of Justice to honor Mr, Hoover.
The requested support will be provided and the Department
of the Army is directed to act as the coordinating agent for the
Department of Defense in this matter.
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will be the point of contact for arranging necessary details and co-
ordinating activities related to subject funeral between the Depart-
ment of Justice and the Department of Defense.
FOR THE SPECIAL ASSISTANT:
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R.
r Colonel, USA
Military Assistant
cc: Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of the Air Force
( DEPARTMENT OF THE AR^
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF
WASHINGTON. D C. *0310
3 H&y 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR;
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district
GENERAL, US ARMY MILITARY
OF WASHINGTON
SUBJECT: Funeral Arrangements for J. Edgar Hoover
1 .
Xn accordance vith paragraph 3f AR in-*n
take necessary aeticn t ' e oor d 1 „a t e ’ par Me 1 net Ion's f OU
in^the^ttaeh'd ^ fu “ ral £ot J ' Ed 8“ r Hoover, as dirfete
in ttie attached memorandum from OSD.
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BY DIRECTION OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF;
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OH N P. COOPER
Colonel , GS
Deputy Secretary of
the General Staff
(Staff Services)
1 -
DEPARTMENT OF THE A 1Y
headq( TERS U.S. army military district tshington
FORT LCSLEY J. McNAJR
WASHINGTON!. D.C. 2031S
ANCS-SE 3 May \9lZ
SUBJECT: Funeral support for J. Edgar Hoover, Director of
the Federal Bureau of Investigation
1. Reference: a. Department of the Army Pamphlet 1-1, dated
30, December 1965.
b. Memorandum for the Secretary of the Army,
dated, 3 May 1972, subject: Funeral arrangements
for J. Edgar Hoover.
c. Memorandum for the CG, MDW, dated 3 May
1972. subject: Funeral arrangements for J-
Edgar Hoover.
2. A special funeral will be conducted for J. Edgar Hoover, Director
of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in accordance with the above
references and as modified herein.
3. The Commanding General, US Army Military District of Washington,
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all ceremonial arrangements for military participation in connection
with the funeral.
4. Honors to be rendered:
a. Music: none
b. Cannon salute: none
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5. General sequence:
a. The remains will be moved to the Capitol by hearse and arrive
there at 1130, 3 May 1972. The casket will be carried into the Rotunda
by a joint body bearer team.
b. A death watch will be posted during the Lying In State period.
After the arrival ceremony, the Rotunda will be closed, prepared, and
ANCS-SE ,
SUBJECT: Fun( 1 support for J. Edgar Hoove*. Director, FBI
reopened for public viewing.
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c. At 0930, 4 May 1972, the casket will be moved from the Rotunda
to the hearse for movement to National Presbyterian Church. In the
motorcade are the chaplain, family, and honorary pallbearers.
d. Funeral services will begin at 1100, 4 May 1972. At the con-
clusion of the funeral service, the remains will be moved from
National Presbylerian Church to Congressional Cemetery for private
interment services.
!
e. Interment service at gravesite.
6. Action officer: Ceremonial arrangements will be made by the
Chief of Ceremonies & Special Events, Office Chief of Staff, Head-
quarters US Army Military District of Washington.
7, Mourning bands will not be worn by troops in formation, guide
officers, control officers, ushers, or other personnel directly
concerned in the conduct of the ceremonies. Flags and colors will
not be placed in mourning.
8. Funding: Each agency, headquarters, or unit which incurs cost
incident to the funeral will pay the cost from available funds and
forward data through their normal command funding channels.
4 Incl
Annex A - Lying in State
Annex B - Departure from Capitol
Annex C - Arrival Church
Annex D - Interment
Captain, GS
Special Events
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INDEX
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TAB A - ARRIVAL - US CAPITOL
TAB B - DEPARTURE' - US CAPITOL
TAB C - ARRIVAL NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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FUNERAL SERVICE *
DEPARTURE
TAB D - INTERMENT
ANNEX A
J. EDGAR HL ,VFR ' /
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ARRIVAL AT CAPITOL
LYING IN STATE
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1. Concept: The body will lie in state in the Rotunda of the US
Capitol for a period o£ approximately 22 hours, terminating at
0930, 4 May 1972. Following the reception ceremony at the Capitol,
j
the public will be permitted to file past the bier in the Rotunda until
0830 on the day of departure. The period from 0830 until time of
departure will be reserved for the family.
2. Participating personnel:
a. Civilian:
/ 1 1 Family
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(2) Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court
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\~s I no outlaid u udlic^d ut ui^ uo w>upicinc cuui l
(4) Members of the cabinet
(5) Honorary pallbearers
(6) Clergy
(7) Members of US Congress
(8) Other official mourners
b. Military: See troop list, appendix 2 to annex A
3. Reporting and position times for ceremonial troops:
ANNEX A CON' O
J. EDGAR HOOvEf /
a. Reporting time: 1030, 3 May 1972
b. Position time: 1100, 3 May 1972
4. Sequence of events: See appendix 2 to annex A.
5. Command post location: United States Capitol.
6. Site control officer: Major O. R. Culpepper, 3d Infantry.
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APPENDIXES:
1 . Sequence of events
2. T roop list
3. Diagram - Arrival US Capitol
4. Diagram - Rotunda US Capitol
5. Details for the joint guard of honor
6* Organization of the joint guard of honor
APPENDIX 1 Tu P( NEX A
J. EDGAR HOOVER
ARRIVAL - US CAPITOL
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
2. A joint guard of honor will be formed on the East Capitol Plaza
steps from the plaza to the Rotunda. (See appendix 3) The security
cordon will be positioned to enclose the immediate area where the
ceremony is to take place.
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I
2. A reception committee consisting of the family. Chief Justice and
Associate Justices of the US Supreme Court, Cabinet, members of
congress, and other official mourners, will be prepositioned in the
Rotunda. The honorary pallbearers will be positioned on the plaza.
(See appendix 3) In case of inclement weather, the honorary pall-
bearers will be prepositioned in the Rotunda.
3. When all participants are in position, the site control officer will
signal the commander of troops to bring the joint honor cordon to
ATTENTION and PRESENT ARMS. The joint body bearers will then
move to the hearse and secure the casket* The casket will be carried
through the honorary pallbearers and joint honor cordon into the
Rotunda. After the casket has entered the Rotunda, the commander
of troops will bring the joint honor cordon to ORDER ARMS and
PARADE REST. The joint honor cordon will then be dismissed.
.....APPENDIX, 1. T. ANNEX A (CONT'D) ...
J. EDGAR HOOVE1 (
4. Upon entry into the Rotunda, the honorary pallbearers will take
• ■*
the ir position on the left of the entrance and the casket will be carried
to the center of the Rotunda and placed on the catafalque. The clergy
will take his position near the front of the casket while the casket is
be ing placed on the catafalque. After the casket is in place, the joint
guard of honor will ttake their positions around the casket. When they
are in position, the joint body bearers will be dismissed and Reverend
|
Edward L. R. Elson will start the ceremony.
5. Following the prayer by Rev. Elson, the Chief Justice of the US
Supreme Court will give the eulogy. The benediction will follow, (Dr.
Latch) and the Presidential Wreath will be placed by Secretary of the
Treasury, John B. Connally. This completes the ceremony.
6. The participants will then depart by the east entrance commencing
with the clergy and those participants on both sides of the east entrance
Upon their departure the security cordon will be dismissed.
7. The Rotunda will then be closed and cleared cf. all personnel.
«•
After the remains have been properly reposed, the joint guard of
honor will be reposted and the Rotunda reopened for public viewing.
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Appendix 2 to Annex A
TROOP LIST for
CEREMONY
ARP AL - US CAPITOL - LYING I' "TATE
j. i. jgar hoover
FUNERAL
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Appendix 5 to Annex A - J. EDGAR HOOVER
Details for the Joint Guard of Honor
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1. The joint guard of honor will perform the death watch in the
Rotunda of the U. S. Capitol from the time the joint body bearers
are dismissed, on /the day of arrival, until 0925 on the day of
departure, 4 May 1972.
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2. Troop requirements: See appendix 6 to annex A.
3. All personnel will have in their possession the necessary
ceremonial equipment and uniforms prior to reporting in.
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C(( jmonial Instructions -2.L-
DAY SHIFT . NIGHT SHIFT
Commander of the Joint Guard of Honor (3d Infantry)
Organization f Joint Guard of Honor
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1st Relief
USA Off (1) Guard Cmdr
USMC NCO (1) NCO of Guard
USN
USAF "
USCG "
USA NCO (Supernumerary)
2d Relief
USMC Off (1) Guard Cmdr
USA NCO (1) NCO of Guard
USN ”
USAF ”
USCG "
USMC NCO (Super)
3d Relief
USN Off (1) Guard Cmdr
USA NCO (1) NCO of Guard
USMC "
USAF "
USCG "
USN NCO (Super)
4th Relief
USAF Off (1) Guard Cmdr
USA NCO (1) NCO of Guard
USMC
USN
USCG "
USAF NCO (Super)
,5th Relief
1st Relief
USA NCO (1 ) Guard Cmdr
USMC EM (1) Sentinel
USN "
USAF "
USCG : "
USA EM (Super) ■
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USMC NCO (1) Guard Cmdr
USA Eli (1) Sentinel
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3d Relief
USN NCO (1) Guard Cmdr
USA EM (1) Sentinel
USMC EM
USAF EM "
USCG "
USN EM (Super)
4th Relief
USAF NCO (1) Guard Cmdr
USA EM (1) Sentinel
USMC EM
USN EM »•
USCG EM "
USAF EM (Super)
5th Relief
USCG Off (1) Guard Cmdr
USA NCO (1) NCO of Guard
USMC "
USN
USAF
USCG NCO (Super)
USCG NCO (1) Guard Qndr
USA EM (1) Sentinel
USMC EM "
USN EM "
USAF EM ”
USCG EM (Super)
Guard Commanders are armed with pistol, sentinels with rifles.
Commander of Joint Guard of Honor is also Commander of Day
ift. Commander of Night Shift, US Army Officer. Senior
service always positioned on right.
ANNEX R
J. EDGAR HOOVE!.
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DEPARTURE - US CAPITOL
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1. Concept: At 0930, 4 May 1972, the remains will be removed from
the Capitol.
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2. Participating personnel:
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a. Civilian:
(1) Family
(2) Honorary pallbearers
(3) Clergy
(4) Other official mourners
b. Military: See Appendix 2 to Annex B, troop list.
3. Reporting and position times for ceremonial troops:
a. Reporting time: 0800, 4 May 1972
b. Position time: 0900, 4 May 1972
4. Sequence of events: See appendix 1 to annex B.
5. Command post location: US Capitol.
6. Site control officer: Major O. R. Culpepper, 3d Infantry.
APPENDIXES:
1. Sequence of events
2 . T roop list
3. Diagram - Departure US Capitol
APPENDIX 1 TO AN; X B
J. EDGAR HOOVER
DEPARTURE - US CAPITOL
1. A joint honor cordon will be formed on the East Capitol Plaza steps
from the plaza to the Rotunda. The security cordon will be positioned
to enclose the immediate area where the ceremony is to take place.
2. The civilian participants: honorary pallbearers, family, clergy,
and other official mourners, will be positioned on the East Capitol
Plaza prior to 0925, 4 May 1972.
3. At 0925, the joint guard of honor will be dismissed and the joint body
bearers will secure the casket and proceed to the east door of the
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Rotunda, preceeded by the clergy.
4. As the casket appears, the commander of troops will bring the
joint honor cordon to ATTENTION and PRESENT ARMS. The joint
body bearers will pass through the joint honor cordon and honorary
pallbearers to the hearse and secure the casket in the hearse. After the
casket has been secured in the hearse the joint honor cordon will be
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brought to ORDER ARMS. While the dignitaries are moving to their
vehicles, PARADE REST will be given. When the cortege is ready to
move, the troops Will be called to ATTENTION. The 6ite control
officer will signal the police to start the motorcade.
APPENDIX 1 TO ^N' T EX B CONT'D
J. EDGAR HOOVEFi
5. The cortege will be escorted to National Presbyterian Church by
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the Metro Police.
6. After the cortege has departed, the joint honor cordon, security
cordon, and joint body bearers will be dismissed. (The joint body
bearers will proceed to Congressional Cemetery for the interment
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T' OP LIST FOR DEPARtSjKE - US CAPITOL
CEREMONY J. EDGAR HOOVER
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FUNERAL
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USCG
TOTAL
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ANNEX C (
J. EDGAR HOOVE K
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ARRIVAL - NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
(FUNERAL SERVICE & DEPARTURE)
1. Concept: The remains will be transported from the US Capitol,
by hearse, to National Presbyterian Church where the funeral services
will be conducted. Upon completion of the funeral service, the remains
will be moved to Congressional Cemetery for interment.
2. Participating personnel:
a. Civilain:
(1) Family
(2) Pre sident of the United States
(3) Vice President of the United States
(4) Chief Justice & Associate Justices of the US Supreme Court
(5) Dean of the Diplomatic Corps
(6) Diplomatic Corps
(7) State and Territorial Governors
(8) Honorary pallbearers
(9) Clergy
(10) Cabinet
9
(11) Members of US Congress
(12) Other official mourners
b. Military: See troop list appendix 2 to annex C.
ANNEX C (CON * D*
J. EDGAR HOOVER
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3. Reporting and postions times. for ceremonial troops:
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a, reporting time: 0930, 4 May 1972
b. position time: 1000, 4 May 1972
4. Sequence of events: see appendix 1 to annex C.
5. Command post location: National Presbyterian Church, phone:
244-3300.
6. Site control officer: Captain G. M. Dent, Ceremonies & Special
Events, MOW,
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APPENDIXES:
1. Sequence of events
2. Troop list
3. Diagram - National Presbyterian Church
APPENDIX 1 TOj NNEX C
J. EDGAR HOOVER
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ARRIVAL - NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN .
CHURCH
FUNERAL SERVICE & DEPARTURE
1. A joint body bearer team will be prepositioned at National
Presbyterian Church prior to 1000, 4 May 1972, j
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2. The funeral service will begin at 1100, 4 May 1972. Immediately
upon arrival of the hearse, the site control officer will signal the joint
body bearers to move to the hearse and remove the casket.
3. The joint body bearers will carry the casket into the church hallway
and place it on the church truck positioned there. The casket will be
moved on the church truck into the chapel halting in front of the alter
area. The body bearers will transfer the casket to a second church
truck located upon the alter area. After securing the casket, the joint
body bearers will depart the chapel and position themselves in the hall-
way.
4. The funeral service will consist of the following:
ORGAN PRELUDE (1100)
OPENING SENTENCES (REV ELSON)
PRAYER (REV ELSON)
THE LORD'S PRAYER (IN UNISON)
HYMN (THE UNITED STATES ARMY CHORUS)
APPENDIX 1 T r \NNEX C
J. EDGAR HOG EP - T •
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READING FROM THE HOLY BIBLE (REV ELSON)
THE EULOGY (THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES*)
PRAYER (REV ELSON)
HYMN (THE UNITED STATES ARMY CHORUS)
BENEDICTION (REV ELSON)
CHORAL A MET?
ORGAN RECESSIONAL (STANDING) '
ORGAN POST LUDE
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5. As Reverend Elson completes the benediction, he will signal the
site control officer to move the joint body bearers reenter the chapel.
The casket will be carried from the alter church truck to the hallway
and placed on a prepositioned second church truck. Reverend Elson will
proceed the casket to the hearse.
6. The joint body bearers will secure the casket in the hearse and
depart.
7. The President of the United States, Mrs. Mamie D. Eisenhower, and
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the Vice President of the United States will depart the ceremonial area
in that order prior to the hearse departing.
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8. When all participants are in their vehicles, the site control officer
will signal the police to start the motorcade.
DP LIST F OR Ah J ^ A L - FUNERAL SERVICE - DE PARTURE (NPC)
CEREMONY J. EDGAR HOOVER
FUNERAL
DUTY
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10 May ?1
Appendix 2 to Annex C
FUNERAL CHECKLIST (Cor^inued)
TROOP LIST POR ARRIVAf FUNERAL SERVICE - DEp/ ^URE - (NPC)
CEREMONY J. EDGAR HOOVER FUNERAL .
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Appendix 2 to Annex C
ANNEX D
J. EDGAR HOOVER
INTERMENT
1. Concept: Interment will take place in the family plot at Congressional
Cemetery. Private graveside services will be conducted by Reverend
Edward L. R. Elston. Upon completion of the funeral service, the flag
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will be folded and presented to Mr, Clyde A. Tolson.
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2. Participating personnel:
a. Civilain:
(1) Family
(2) Clergy
(3) Honorary pallbearers
(4) Other official mourners
(5) Morturary personnel
b. Military: See troop list, appendix 2 to annex D.
3. Reporting and position times for ceremonial troops:
a. Reporting time: 1200, 4 May 1972
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b. Position time: 1230, 4 May 1972
4. Sequence of events: see appendix 1 to annex D.
5. Command post location: Congressional Cemetery.
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ANNEX D CONT’D/ s
J. EDGAR HOOVER
6. Site control officer: Captain G.M. Dent, Ceremonies 8t Special
Events, MDW.
APPENDIXES:
1. Sequence of events
2. Troop list
APPENDIX I T r \NNEX D
J. EDGAR HOO\ER , ■
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INTERMENT
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
1. A joint body bearer team will be prepositioned at gravesite prior
to 1200, 4 May 1972. As the cortege enters the cemetery, the OIC
will bring the joint body bearers to ATTENTION. The OIC will
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render the hand salute.
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2 . The hearse will halt just beyond the family plot. The body bearers
will move to a position at the rear of the hearse and halt.
3. The honorary pallbearers will dismount, their vehicles and will be
£SGoi*tscl to position by tiic sits control officer* Wbsn thsy in
position, the family will dismount and move to their position.
4. When all participants have been positioned, the site control officer
will signal the OIC to move the casket from the hearse to the interment
plot. After the casket has been secured, the clergy will begin the
interment services.
5. Following the benediction, the body bearers will fold the interment
flag. The flag will be presented to Rev. Elson by the OIC. Rev. Elson
will present the flag to Mr. Clyde A. Tolson completing the ceremony.
*‘UNLKAL CHECKLIST
TROOP LIST FOR
CEREMONY
INi'Ef MENT - CONGRESSIONAL oIV '^TERY
FUNERAL
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AR, / .
headqua( .rs u.r». army military district of u Kington
FORT LESLEY J. McNAIR
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20315
8 May 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: PAUL C. MILLER
SUBJECT: Hoover Funeral
1. Military support was not requested for the following ^luring
the execution of Mr. Hoover's funeral:
a. Repose Gawlers Funeral Home.
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c. Motorcade U.S. Capitol to National Presbyterian Church.
d. Motorcade National Presbyterian Church to Congressional
Cemetery .
2. All arrangements for motorcades were made by the Federal Bureau
of Investigation and the D.C. police. Eleven motorcycle policemen ■
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a. Motorcycle escort (11)
b. Chaplain (W/MDW representation)
c. Hearse
d. Honorary pallbearers (2 vehicles)
e. Family (3 vehicles)
4. Honor cordons of various police organizations were formed all
along the motorcade route from the U.S. Capitol to National
Presbyterian Church. Honor Cordons were also formed along the
route from National Presbyterian Church to Congressional Cemetery.
5. The funeral was listed by the news media as open to the public
on a first come, first serve basis. However, this in fact did not
occurr. Some general public members were permitted to attend
services in
Ceremonies & Special Events
the basement, none in the chapel.
✓ GEORGE M. DENT
Captain, GS
ANCS-SE
DEPARTMENT OF THE AR, ,Y,
headquA ers u.s. army military district of v Ahington
fort LESLEY J. McKAIR
WASHINGTON. D.C. Z0315
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9 June 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR PAUL C. MILLER
SUBJECT: Preparation of J. Edgar Hoover
The following information was furnished by Gawlers:
Received Call
1215
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72
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72
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1315
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72
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72
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FBIRA SPONSORSHIP OF Ai COMMEMORATIVE
ACTIVITY HONORING THE MEMORY OF
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The officers of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Recreation Association
(FBIRA) met on 6-7-72 to consider the matter of FBIRA sponsorship of a commem-
orative activity honoring the memory of former Director J. Edgar Hoover. Those
present were: Inspector E. W. Walsh, President; F. J. Hudson, Activity Promoter;
F.B. Still, Assistant Activity Promoter; Gladys Tietgen, Assistant Activity Promote:
D. J. Green, Treasurer; Joyce Kush, Secretary; A. W. Gray, R. 1. Shroder, and
Mary Novotny, Board of Directors. Items considered and decisions arrived at are at
follows: (L
Item 1. A suggestion was received from Vernon E. Smith , Blip revisory
Fingerprint Examiner, Identification Division, that a^ommemorativ^vinedal be struc]
honoring the late Director J. Edgar Hoover. Mr. Smith suggested sponsorship could
be handled under the auspices of the FBIRA and recommended the Franklin Mint,
Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, as an organization which would do argood job if we
went forward with 6uch a project. A representative of the Franklm Mint, former
SA Paul Hagan, subsequently contacted me and furnished details <xi going forward wit
such a project. Mr. Hagan proposed an advance payment of $1,250 to $1,300 for a
sculpturing of Mr. Hoover's likeness together with the making of dies and all related
charges. He suggested $10.00 as a sale price of the sterling silver coin although oth
lesser prices could be arranged depending on the finalizing of plans for such a projec
Complete det ails of the Franklin Mint proposal are attached.
Mr. William Tj(Louth, Presidenl^ Medallic Art Company , 325 East
45th Street, New York, New .York, personally called on me and presented the propos;
of his company for the reproduction of a high -relief full sculptured medallic piece
commemorating the memory of Mr. Hoover. Mr. Louth's proposal included alternat
plans of financing. In summary, if FBIRA underwrote the proposal with an advance
of $2,500, we could obtain 1,000 medallions or memorial medals at $3.20 each or if
we put up no money we could obtain them at $4.90 each for sale to our FBIRA membe
Mr. Louth also proposed that we consider a sales projection of 5,000 pieces at $10.0
a piece for which he would charge us $15,500 giving us a gross profit of $34,500 whic
we could donate/to some charity in Mr. Hoover's name. Compete details* 1
Medallic Art Company proposal are attached. (o ~ ' 2 t‘ * ?
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Memorandum for Mr* Mohr
Re: FBIRA Sponsorship of a Commemorative
Activity Honoring the Memory of
Former Director J. Edgar Hoover
Resolution of Item 1. A detailed discussion of the above propositions was ha
and each officer present was asked to express his views. Those present were -
unanimously opposed to the idea of having the FBIRA sponsor either of the above
proposals. They felt we 6hould not go forward because of the commercial aspects
involved. They felt that medals would be mostly for collectors and that the FBIRA wat
not the organization to handle this type of thing. Cognizance was taken of the fact
that a bil^( H. R . 15087) was introduced in the House of Representatives 5-18-72 to
provide for llie strllung of natlonay'^nedals to honor the late J. Edgar Hoover. Membe
felf we should wait and see whether this bill is passed in Congress because if it did
collectors desiring to purchase such an item would then be able to do so. The officers
suggested that the employee who originated the idea of a commemorative medal be
thanked and that the Franklin Mint and Medallic Art Company be advised of our deciei
not to go forward with sponsoring of the activities each proposed.
Item 2. A letter was received from Thomas F. Jones, President, FBIRA,
New York Office, attaching an advertisement of the)wittnauer Precious Metals Guild,
Qn£_Madis£»o Avenue.. Larchmont. New York, offering For”publIc^ sale a J. Edga rffioov
Memorial M edallion at $20.00 each. Mr. Jones advised that the above company offere
to 6ell to FBIRA this medallion at a price of $12.00 each if FBIRA would guarantee
purchase of at least 500 medallions. Mr. Jones' letter and the advertisement to which
he referred are attached.
Resolution of Item 2 . The officers after brief discussion were unanimously
opposed because of the obvious commercialism involved together with the objections
voiced relative to Item 1 above. Mr. Jones Is being thanked by letter for his suggests
and asked to inform the Wlttnauer Company that we do not wish to go forward with
their proposal.
Item 3. Mary R. Yarbrough, Files and Communications Division, suggeste
that consideration be given to furnishing Bureau employees, who are interested in
receiving one, a copy of the cover photograph of former Director Hoover which appea;
on cover of "Nation's Business" magazine January, 1072. The suggester felt that mar
employees at FBI Headquarters as well as in the field would be interested in having a
copy of this photograph and would be happy to defray the cost of such reproduction. It
was pointed out to those present that the editor of "Nation's Business" in a letter of
2-4-72 transmitted to the Bureau the original photographic material of the cover photo
graph together with the legal right for the FBI to use this In any way connected with th<
Bureau's work. Harold P. Leinbaugh, No. 2 Man, Crime Records Division, advised
that the photographer who took Mr. Hoover's photograph for the cover of "Nation's
Business" Mr. Yoichi Qkamoto, possesses the original photographic materials and on
a nonprofit basis would make available to the FBIRA dull -finish copies of the photogra]
at a cost of approximately $1.50 each.
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Re: FDIRA Sponsorship of a Commemorative
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Resolution of Ite m 3 . Members present unanimously favored this suggestion
indicating that a great deal of interest had been expressed to them relative to this
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proposition; that our employees all be advised of the availability of the photograph
through the FBIRA at a cost of approximately $1.50, and that one order be submitted
to the photographer through the good services of Mr. H. P. Leinbaugh.
Item 4. An informal suggestion was received that the FBIRA should sponsor
a contribution from its members for a memorial offering to be made available to an
organization or group such as the Boyd ClutBof America or to the National Presbyteria
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Resolution of Item 4. The officers unanimously opposed these suggestions ,
feeling that a charitable contribution was a very personal thing and, further, that
many of our field offices and headquarters divisions had already made contributions to
the Boyd Clubs of America and it was known that a number of employees have made sue
contributions in their own names on an individual basis. Two field offices forwarded
to the FBIRA results of voluntary donations in their offices to be forwarded to the Boyi
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forwarded $83.50, and Dallas, which forwarded $261.00. These contributions are be:
forwarded to the Boyd Cluts of America by appropriate letter.
RECOMMENDATIONS; That the attached letters go forward over my
signature as President of the FBIRA.
1. Letter to Mr. Paul/pagan, The Franklin Mint, Franklin Center,
I maa.U Inn.fiO aJ.JaI.ai ijjAkiL* rnTD A ■Jaa* 1a /_a «. r Ul
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sponsoring a commemorative medal in honor of former Director J. Edgar Hoover.
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2. Letter to Mr. William T. Louth, President, Medallic Art Company,
325 East 45th Street, New York, New York, 10017, advising that FBIRA does not care
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3. Letter to Thomas F. Jones, President, FBIRA, New York Office, advisi
that FBIRA does not desire to sponsor the purchase of 500 J . Edgar Hoover Memorial
Medallions as offered by the Wittnauer Company and that he should Inform that Compar
of our decision. .
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Re: FBIRA Sponsorship of a Commemorative
Activity Honoring the Memory of
Former Director J. Edgar Hoover
RECOMMENDATIONS (continued):
4. Letter to Mary R. Yarbrough, Files and Communications Division,
expressing appreciation for her suggestion regarding furnishing Bureau employees
who are interested a copy of the cover photograph of former Director Hoover which
appeared on the cover of ’’Nation's Business" magazine.
5. It is also recommended that the attached memorandum to all SACs advising
of the availability of a copy of the photograph of former Director Hoover which appear
on the cover of "Nation’s Business" be arm roveds
6. That the attached letter to the Boys' Clubs of America over my signature
as President of the FBIRA forwarding contributions received from the Dallas and
Little Rock Offices be approved.
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7. Letter to Vernon E. Smith, Identification Division, advising that his
suggestion that a commemorative medal be struck honoring the late Director Hoover
was considered by the officers of the FBIRA and it was decided that the FBIRA
would not sponsor this type of project.
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DESCRIBING FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR FORMER DIRECTOR HOOVER,
5-4-72
As was approved by my memorandum 5-11-72, the
record of Mr. Hoover’s funeral service, which we received from the
Reverend Edward L. R. Elson, supplemented by the full text of
President Nixon's eulogy on this occasion, will be printed for distri-
bution to all FBI employees as well as appropriate individuals outside
of the Bureau. A total of 25,000 such brochures will be printed.
Attached is a copy of the brochure dummy which the
Exhibit Section has made up. With the exception of a mistaken scrip-
tural reference (n Corinthians 4:5 which should have been and was
changed to read n Corinthians 5:1) and a very small number of seemingly
inconsistent forms of punctuation, the text, as provided by Dr. Elson,
has been left unchanged. It was not always possible to actually document
the passages used with the King James version of the Bible used for
proofing. However, since variations in scriptural texts exist and since
the record Dr. Elson provided must be taken as an accurate transcript
of the services, it was felt we should be most restrictive in our editing.
While Dr. Elson has announced his retirement as Pastor of The National
Presbyterian Church, it is understood that it will not become effective
for some time. Accordingly, the brochure carries him as occ upying
this position. -jg 7 . /s /v • ^ / . ; ->yr, H
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RECOMMENDATION: _ 7 JUN 14 1Q72 '
Enclosure
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1 - Mr. Bishop
1 - Mr. Callahan
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That attached dummy copy of cfl^lonedhrochure be -
approved so that it may be printed and distributed as above indicated.
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PREPARATION OF BROCHURE PESCRIBING
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR FORMER DIRECTOR
HOOVER, 5-4-72
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The Reverend Edward L. R. Elson, Pastor, The National
Presbyterian Church of Washington, D. C., has submitted a record of the
funeral service held for former Director Hoover at The National Presbyterian
Church, Washington, D. C. , 5-4-72. It is felt that it would be a most appropr
tribute to the memory of Mr . Hoover if this record, supplemented by the full
text of President Nixon's eulogy which was delivered on this occasion, could be
printed in the form of an appropriate brochure In sufficient quantity so that eac
employee of the FBI could be given a copy for a keepsake.
The Exhibits Section has estimated that the makeup for such a
brochure, to include a wtri typed text and cover design, could be prepared with-
in approximately one week after approval. It was further estimated that the
finished product would consist of a cover and ten pages.
The Mechanical Section has estimated that the printing of the
brochure, using off-set paper for pages and regular cover paper, could be
accomplished within a week after obtaining a dummy copy. The preparation
and printing of 21, 000 copies of this brochure (which would allow approximately
1,500 additional copies for distribution to other than Bureau employees), would
involve an estimated total cost of about $916 (ma keup cost $154 and printing
cost $762).
RECOMMENDATION :
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That upon approval the above described brochure relating to the
funeral services held for Mr. Hoover be prepared and printed in the amount of
21, 000 copies for distribution to all Bureau employees, as 'floras to a limited
number of individuals outside the Bureau.
1- Miss Gandy
1 - Exhibits Section, Attention: J.P.
Dunphy -Room 331 OPO
1 - Mechanical Section, Attention: D. J.
Brennan -Room B-114
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sctar.-'.b.l.j fro,.: uj greatness of the orgcnirstic-n he created ar.d
gavr hit whole life to building, the Federal Bureau of Inver ti-
ertioh. lie ranch' the no I the finest lav/ enforcer.-, one agency en
idle earth, the invincible and incorruptible defender of every
American 1 s precious right to be free from fear.
Yet, America has revered this mar: net only as the
Director of an institution, but as an institution in his cun
rignt. For nearly half a century, nsarlv one-fourth of the
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I recall that President Eis nhover , a Republican,
and Pros leant Johnson, a Democrat, both strongly recommended,
after ray election, that I keen hin as Director of the FBI.
Ee vms one of those unique: individuals who, by all
ctds, v*<s the her.t rr.rri for a vitally iz-por t.ir.t job. His
power fu 1 lo ;■ it h i o
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■'X ample helped to ’veep stee3. in America’:
flare of freedom in ».nar lea's soul.
He personified integrity; he personified honor; ho
personizred principle.; he personified courage; ho personi-
fied discipline ; he personified dedication; fie personified
loyalty; he personified patriotism.
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There are Jiiu legacies to the Bureau he built anc
the .„-tior. hr. ssrvsi 1 , !5* can pay him no higher tribute than
no live v' "tueu ourselves, as ne iivoa tnem ail of his
year.-, uc love t o l;r. as he loved it, ar.d to give fullest
respect., tutor, tr.ri cost- oration to the law enforcement pro-
fess:. or v.r.irk hr old so ir.uch to advance.
VTh.ih •oh a covering figure — a tar. »:hc has corir.atad
his field co. co: .lerbly for so i.’.any years — finally passes from,
the sc: no, thcr: is sometimes a tendency to say, “Well, this is
an c-r.d cf an era. "
There .3 a belief that a changing of the guard will
also r.san a char ing of the rules. With J. Edgar Hoover that
will net r. 'wT-prir. . Tf;G fL I will carry on in the zutv.ri , true
to it:, finest t: iitions in the past, because regardless of ,
what the snirerr and detractors would have us believe, the
fact is that Li/.cuor hoover built the Bureau totally on prin-
ciple, not or. personality. He built veil, lie built to
last, for that reason, the FBI will remain as a rae.norial to
hirr., a living rr. trial, continuing to create the clir-ate of
protection, soc.rity and impartial justice that benefits every
h-triern.
The c:::.d J. Edgar Hoover has done will r.ct bre •
The profound principles associated with hiis name will rot
f j d f'. \y. hath , I ironic! predict that in the t ir .meed
those prir.ci;:.; : . of ra.vpsct* for lav:, order and justice will
cor:.-.: tr’ govern rv: national life more completely than ever
before, lacbuca the trend of permissiveness in this country, a
trcr.h ich yd: Hoover fought against nil of his life, a .
trend .vhen 'ar.cerouslv eroding our national heritage an a
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The .t.-ri can people today are tired of disorder,
disruption and ’ srospact for lav: . America wants to come
bach to tho In-.. a way of life, and as we do come bach to I
the lav;, tr.e r... . .ry cf this great nan, who never loft the lav; j
as a way of lit will be accorded even more honor than it
co mna n c s tc d ay.
In t.ii'os past, in the days of the American frontier, j
the brave r-;or. tv. o more the badge ajid enforced the lav; were
cal' of by a nar.i wo dc not often hear today. They were
called "Peace* fleers 15 . Today, although that tcrv.i has passed
out of stylo, r. rutin .it expressed still endurau . All the
world yearns for peace, peace among nations, peace within
nations. Sub . thoua Peace Officers, we can never have peace. 1
Edgar hoover j. . this basic truth. He shaped his life around
it. ha vau a :• ace Officer without user.
good mar. J. ivc
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Ir. Bible, the book which Edgar Hc-cvor called his
“guide cti: v:e find the words which best pronounce
a bcr.ec i ct ior. . his death. They are iron the Ps f.;r.s: "Great
peace- th-.r ..kick. love thy lav:.” J. Edgar Hoover loved the
la.,, c.f Gc: He loved the lav: of his country r.r.d he richly
ear:.? . : ugh nil eternity.
.ited States is a better country because this
is long life among us these past 77 years.
-. forever in his debt. In the years ahead,
.is ruTivry. Let us De true tc his legacy .
r.s he would surely want us to do, by honoring
. or. on vie carry on. in this noble profession or
the peace in our society.
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Funeral Service of
The Honorable J. Edgar Hoover
The National Presbyterian Church
Washington, D. C,
Thursday, May 4, 1972
Eleven O'Clock
The Reverend Edward L. R. Elson, S, T.D. Officiating
Pastor, The National Presbyterian Church
Chaplain of the United States Senate
ORDER OF SERVICE
ORGAN PRELUDE
OPENING SENTENCES
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me. Bless His holy
name .
The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no evil
touch them. They are in peace.
The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the
Lord.
PRAYER
Eternal Father, in whom we live and move and have our being, draw us
close to Thee and let Thy light and joy fill our souls as we offer unto Thee the
praise and thanksgiving of our hearts; for the mystery and wonder of life here
and hereafter. We thank Thee that deep in the human heart is an unquenchable
trust that life does not end with death, that the Father who made us will care for
us beyond the bounds of vision even as He has cared for us in this earthly pil-
grimage. We praise Thy name that our hope has been so wondrously confirmed
in the life, the words and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who has taught us when we pray
to say -
THE LORD'S PRAYER (in unison)
Our Father, who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done; On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts; As we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into
temptation; But deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power,
and the glory, for ever. Amen.
HYMN "How Firm a Foundation" The United States Army Chorus
READINGS FROM THE HOLY BIBLE
THE OLD TESTAMENT
PSALM 46
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and
though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains
shake with the swelling thereof.
There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of
God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God shall help
her, and that right early.
The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved; he uttered his voice,
the earth melted.
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Come, behold the works of the Lord, what desolations he hath made
in the earth.
He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the
bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the heathen,
I will be exalted in the earth.
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.
PSALM 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside
the still waters.
He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
Y £ 3 . t though I w alk through the ystllsy of the shadow of dsstth, I will
fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou prepareBt a table before me in the presence of mine enemies;
thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life;
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
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Hear the reading of the New Testament.
THE NEW TESTAMENT
II Timothy 4: 6-7
. . . The time of my departure is at hand.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept
the faith:
Homans 8: 14, 35, 37-39
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or
distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him
that loved us.
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor
principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to
separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
1 The 8 salonians 4: 13, 14, 18
But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them
which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also
which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
II Corinthians 4; 5
For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were
dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal
in the heavens.
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I Corinthians 13; 9-13
For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.
But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part
shall be done away.
When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child,
I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now
I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
And now a'bideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest
of these is charity.
I Corinthians 15: 57, 58
Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus
Christ,
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always
abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor
is not in vain in the Lord.
Ephesians 6: 10-13, 17,18
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his
might.
Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against
the wiles of the devil.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,
against powers, againBt the rulers of the darkness of this world, against
spiritual wickedness in high places.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able
to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which
is the word of God;
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit.
Hear the words of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Matthew 5: 3, 4, 8, 9
Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God,
Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children
of God.
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John 14: 1-3 (adapted from the Presbyterian Book of Common Worship)
Jesus said: ’’Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe
also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places: if it were not
so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if 1 go and
prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself;
that where I am, there ye may be also. "
Here endeth the Lesson.
THE EULOGY
The President of the United States
PASTOR'S TRIBUTE
It is fitting that we should gather here among people with whom Mr.
Hoover was reared and with whom he worshipped.
It is not commonly known that there was a time in Mr. Hoover's young
manhood when he struggled in the depth of his being over a call to enter the
ministry of the church or to give his life to the legal profession. Our loss of
a clergyman in the church has been the great gain of the legal profession and a
lifetime of devoted service to the Republic.
*
Mr. Hoover was reared in a home where God was honored, the Bible
read and prayers said daily and where he was early instructed in the catechism
of our faith. As a bov he sanv in the Church choir, as a vouncr man he was a
volunteer Sunday School teacher and in more recent years served as a Trustee
of the National Presbyterian Church, where his service was greatly valued.
He believed that the moral law was given by God in the Ten Commandments
and the Sermon on the Mount and that all other laws emanated from this premise.
Thus in serving the law he was serving his God.
Tn him I went on nuir.c rous occasions for counsel &nci stlwstys on
Year's Day, which was his birthday, I made one pastoral call, to his home on
30th Place.
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rendering of The Last Supper, the gift of Mr. Hoover to this Church, before which
we stand each Lord’s Day to prepare our hearts for worship in this place.
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Let us pray.
THE PRAYERS
Almighty God, Father of mercies and Giver of all comfort, deal
graciously, we pray Thee, with all those who mourn this day, that casting every
care on Thee they may know the consolation of Thy love, the healing of Thy grace,
and the companionship of Thy presence. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
O merciful God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Resur-
rection and the Life, our comfort in sorrow and our Peace in dying: We thank
Thee that Thou art the eternal home and dwelling place of all who seek Thee.
We bless Thee for the hope Thou hast given us, telling of a light that never
fades, and of a life that cannot know the bitterness of death, where Christ and
those we love await with Thee our coming; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
We give Thee thanks, G Lord, lor all the sacred memories and hallowed
recollections which cluster about this hour.
We thank Thee for Thy servant Edgar, for all the good and gracious
influences in his home and training, and all that ministered to the higher life.
We praise Thee for his steadfast faith in Thee, for his invincible fidelity to the
moral law and the laws derived therefrom, for the strength of his manhood, his
elevated patriotism, his kindness and generosity, his reverence for life and his
warmhearted friendship. Grant us a fresh dedication to be strong as he was
strong, brave as he was brave, loyal as he was loyal, to serve as he served,
and to honor Thee as he honored Thee.
And now, O Father, who doest all things well, with thankful hearts that
Thou has given him to us for a season, we give Thy servant Edgar back to Thy
tender care, until the shadows flee away and the brighter day dawns, when the
visible and invisible are as one in Thy higher Kingdom. Through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
HYMN "Faith of Our Fathers" The United States Army Chorus
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Ralph B. Harris, Project Coordinator, General Services
Administration (GSA) advised the White House Press Secretary had
contacted the Central Office of GSA May 5, 1972, to advise that
President Nixon was naming the new FBI headquarters building in
Washington, D. C. , after the late Director J. EdgarlHdpver.
Harris advised U was his understanding the form of the
name would be, "J, Edgar Hoover*’ rather than, "John Edgar Hoover"
and that if a preference for the latter was indicated, that this preference
be expressed to Bureau contacts at the White House.
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For information and appropriate action in the event a
preference for a name other than "J. Edgar Hoover" is indicated.
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May 5,
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Office of Federal Employees'
Group Life Insurance
4 East 24th Street
New York, New York 10010
Attention: Mr. Zinke
rttlfiUMAL
Gentlemen:
The death of Mr. J. Edgar Hoover, the Director of
this Bureau, occurred on May 2, 1072, from natural eauaee. He
had Regular life insurance coverage in the amount of MB, 000
under the Federal employees' group life insurance plan. He had
no survivors. Mr. Hoover bad not designated a beneficiary on
Standard Form 54. However, he had signed a memorandum to me
of September 0, 1054, designating his estate as his beneficiary.
This memorandum is enclosed for your consideration whether it
should be validated as Mr. Hoover's designation of beneficiary.
Mr. Hoover's estate is being processed by
Mr. Richard E. Brewer, Trust Officer, Trust Department, Riggs
National Bank, 800 17th Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. 20006.
He is being furnished Form FE-6, ' 'Claim for Death Benefits, " for
execution by the executor or administrator of Mr. Hoover's estate.
It is assumed you will contact Mr. Brewar directly concerning this
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F or your use in settling this matter the following
additional items are enclosed: *y M&V 16 13^2
1. Original of Standard F orm 56, "Agency Certlfioation
of Insurance Status. "
2. Certified copy of the "Certlfieate of Death. "
MAIL ROOM dl] TELETYPE UNI' 7 "
Office of Federal Employee©'
Group Life Insurance
Your prompt attention to this matter will be greatly
appreciated. * 7
V cry truly jrOurfi,
John F. moot
Assistant to the Director
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL bureau of investigation
Washington is, t>. c.
September 8, 1954
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. MOHR
I wish to hereby designate my estate as my
beneficiary for the recently issued Federal
Employees Group Life Insurance policy.
Very truly yours,
Ed g^a r
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Date Issued: MAY 3, 1972 I not VALID WITHOUT RAISED SEAL
THIS IS TO CERT I FY^THAf THE ABOVE IS A TRUE AND CORRECT REPRODUCTION
OF THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE FILED IN ORDER WITH THE VITAL RECORDS .
DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, DISTRICT,-!}? COLUMBIA,
\John R. Crandall, Chief
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AGENCY CERTIFICATION <3r, } INSURANCE STATUS
Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program
2 v aj DATE OF BIRTH !«<»». o*,.
1-1 -1895
3 CHECH The HEATON FOB TERMINATING INSURANCE
HAD EMPlGYft At TIME Of
OLAtH APPLIED FOR CIVIL
SERVICE ANNUITY’
□ YES □ NO
A Ch: >, A - It LUa lON'.ERMNG SI 54, DESIGNA1 ION Of BENEFICIARY
CURRENT
S f 54 ATTACHED
A CURRENT 5 F 54 IS
NOT ON FILE WITH THIS
AGENCY
A CURRENT Sf 54 IS ON FILE IN
THE EMPLOYEE’S OFFICIAL PERSONNEL
FOLDER I OR EQUIVALENT!
*' L ED B! IS RETIRING OR RECEIVING FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION UNDER CONDITIONS ENTITLING HIM TO RETAIN
I A’ A 'll CURRENT SF 54, IF ANY, TO OR'GINAL SF 56 AND CHECK BOX 4 (o) ON ORIGINAL AND ALL COPIES Of Sf S6;
T SF 54 1 01, f.if. CHECK BOX 4 (b' IN All OTHER CASES. SHOW WHETHER OR NOT CURRENT SF 54 IS ON FILE BT CHECKING
i A CUk.uNI SI 54 IS ONE THAT HAS NOT BEEN CANCELED BY EMPLOYEE OR AUTOMATICALLY BY TRANSFER OR PRIOR TERMIN-
RAV.f
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5-2-73
.-■! M.- 1 IN 6 ANNUAL BASH PA' RAH (NOl AMOUNT
DA'. TLAR, u> IN'iJkAN.i) ON DATE IN l![M 5
GUlVIk' DAilY. HO'JRIY, PIECEWORK,
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8. DATE Of NOTICE Of CONYCR
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PLOYLE (MONTH, DAY. TLARl
«. I CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION HAS BEEN OBTAINED FROM. AND CORRECTLY REFLECTS. OFFICIAL RECORDS ANO THAT THE EMPLOYEE
NAMtD WAS COVERED BY FEDERAL EMPLOYEES GROUP LIFE INSURANCE ON THE DATE SHOWN IN ITEM S.
(H*,'Vonol l-gnalure ol ou'noriTtd ageiKf official)
N. P. Callahan
(Type-d nom* authoojtd ogency oMiCiol)
Federal Bureau of Investigation
(Homp of ogtncy)
5-8-73
(Ool.)
Ana let sat Director
Washington, D. C. 80535
(Moiling odd'RU, including ZIP Cod* of og*ncy)
SEE OTHER SIDE
FOR
INSTRUCTIONS TO EMPLOYING AGENCY
PART * — HU COPY
■ * ’STRUCTIONS TO EMPLOYIN
COMPLETION OF CERTIFICATE
AGENCY
o
I. This Certification musl be completed in triplicate whenever on employee's ins-nan. e 1ermino»es for:
o. Death.
b. Retirement on on immediate annuity with 12 or mere years' creditable service, of which ot least 5 yoors ar« civ. ban
service, or on account of disability. (An immediate annuity is one which begins to accrue not late, than 1 month atte
ren«A ^ In n A i Arthi L *w roliratnent rn c
rnrnnlntii
receiving benefit under the T odoi
L-r the following ci'snn donees:
of disability has been officially mode and the employee's separation is in order,
c Completion of 12 months in O non-poy Status or separation, and the employee r
Employees' Compensation lav*, and held unable to return to duty,
d. Any other reason, if the employee desires to convert his life insurance, except und*.
(1) Employee waived or declined on SF 176 (or 5F 176 T);
(2) If it i, known that, within 3 calendar days after 1 he date the insurant.'.' lerm'noled, the i < • p I r y i. - r/i.'
return to Government service in the some or another position in v:h«ch he will be cligi:- ! e \o rm-qu.M*
Federal Employees Group Life Insuronce;
(3) More thon 75 days have elapsed from the date insurance terminated unless speJf 1 - request s -.ndr. .
by the Civil Service Commission or the Office of Federal Employees' Group Life Irsurunco.
2. If Insurance terminated on account of death. Indicate In item 3(a) whether the employee herd filed oi Application fer Retirement
(SP 2B01) with the Civil Service Commission.
3. In item 8, give date of Notice of Conversion Privilege (SF 55), except that if thr, tone (jr '>' ; -y v-ued r, \ .
5F 55, give current date. In case of death, leave this item blank.
4. If is important whenever a duplicate SF 56 is issued to replace one which has boon ios\ that i* i o * V
"DUPLICATE”.
DISPOSmON OF CERTIFICATION
J. Death of employes—
a. Send duplicate of SF 56 immediately to the Office of Federal Employees' Group Life Injurorve.
b. Keep the original (preferably in the Officiol Personnel Folder or its equivole:,.) for alia.; •*>.. n: to a : nim ir r
death benefits (Form FE-6) when received.
c. If no cloim is received, send original SF 56, upon request, to the Office of Federal Em;
Insurance.
d. If the deceased employee hot a current Designation of Beneficiary (SF 54) on file, the Sf 5-
to the original SF 56 when it is sent to the Office of Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance.
2. Retirement of employee—
o. If the employee is applying for on immediate annuity with 12 or more years' creditable serv a of win c .>• leas' 5
years ore civilian service) or for disability, attoch the originol SF 56 and current Designatl„ n{ e«., ■ ■ , . . ; y fit
5i),if cny. to the Application lor Retirement and give duplicate of 5F 56 to the employee, (NOTE *n o - s.ib<hty
re f | Pftm anf rnt* mu Kara rjlrfamAjlt CppliCCfiOH fjQ* nlfertHu kaan lonf J g f ho £jyl| Joryjrn , inim. S5 1 1_ f* fj * f ^ , f<
the original SF 56 (and SF 54, if any) to the “FINAL** Individual Retirement Record (5F 2806; 1
b. If the employee wants to continue only his regular insurance, have him complete o SF 176 do ming h s ptionol
insurance. If he wonts to convert only his optional insurance, prepare a statement (see below) tn dupw- tor
him to sign, ottach both copies of the Statement to the original SF 56, and submit with apphco'ion tor recrement
as instructed in 2a obove.
Illustrative Statement
"I wont to continue my regular Insurance after retirement but would like additional information on < » /*»rtmg m, r'»onol
insurance.'*
«*• n s ' G i u p i. i 1 ' *
i u s t n f ' n - u«„d
(Employee's signature) (Address— print or type) -Dote)
If the employee prefers to convert both his regular and optional insurance to on individual pch > g.ve him *hr ongino*
and duplicate copy of the SF 56. Retain 5F 54, if any.
3. If employee Is receiving compensation benefits—
a. Before completing item 7 contact the local Bureau of Employees’ Compensation Office, if neres* 0 ;. to ro r* „».h.'ih*;r
the employee still has optional insurance.
b. Hove the employee complete appropriate box on reverse side of the original SF 56. Send onguvl SF 56 . -d mnent
Designation of Beneficiary (SF 54), if any, to the U. S. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, BUREAU Of *EhREMFNT
AND INSURANCE, WASHINGTON, 0. C., 20415, (*id give duplicate copy of SF 56 to the emr'oy*'
C. H the employee prefers to convert his group insurance? to on indivi jvil pokey, g vc him the no ■’ ind rj • : c .op y
of the SF 56. Retain SF 54, if any.
4. All other cases—
Upon request, give the employee tho original and duplicate cpy of the SF 56 or man *u him
5. In all coses—
Retain file copy of the SF 56 in the employee's Official Personnel Fold -r or its equivu'en* t
PROMPT CERTIFICATION REQUI'
The time in which an c n'pTs y e e may convert his group i ■ f e ; ns urn n. <? t ^ ' J . , a • *■ - • *
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Memorandum
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SUBJECT FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
FOR MR. HOOVER
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Attached are a proposed teletype to all Special Agents in Charge
and a press release identifying those hours during which law enforcement
personnel may pay their respects to Mr. Hoover at the Capitol Rotunda.
In view of the deep interest and concern of local and state law
enforcement in this matter, it is believed these details should be disseminated
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RE COMMENDATIONS:
1. That attached teletype and press release be approved.
release.
2. If approved, Crime Records Division will handle tfy^pr^pp j ,
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1 - Miss Gandy 1 - Mr. Callahan
1 - Miss Holmes 1 - Mr. Bassett
1 - Mr. Felt
1 - Mr. Mohr
1 - Mr. Rosen
1 - Mr. Bishop
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FROM L. PATRICK GRAY , III
ACT IRC DIRECTOR
I SHARE TilL DEEP GRIEF WHICH I KNOW ALL E?1PL0YEES OF
i'liIS liURi-AU FLeL AT TIi C DEATH OF YOUR ESTEEMED DIRECTOR,
JOil.i EDGAR HOOVER, AND YOUR .MANY EXPRESSIONS OF SORROW AND
CONDOLENCE ARE INDEED APPRECIATED. HIS DEATH I!ARKS A PROFOUND
LOSS NOT ONLY FOR TiiE FEI BUT ALSO FOR THE ENTIRE NATION. THE
FBI liAS TRADITIONALLY STOOD FOR THE VERY EEST IN LAW ENFORCEMENT.
I X DETUU INED THAT IT SHALL CONTINUE TO DO SO, AND I AM CONFIDENT
Tj iAT YOU JOIN ME IN THIS RESOLVE. ONLY THROUGH OUR STEADFAST
DEVOTION TO THE RICHEST IDEALS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC
SERVICE CAL HE HOPE TO FULFILL OUR GRAVE RESPONSIBILITIES AND
TO EET T MANY CHALLENGES FACING THE FBI TODAY.
1 - Mr. Felt (detached)
1 - Mr. Bishop (detached)
1 — Mr*. Mnbr /Hof ^
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1 - Mr. Callahan (detached)
1 - M. A. Jones (detached)
NOTE: See Jones to Bishop memo dated 5/4/72, captioned “Proposed
Message to be Sent to all Special Agents in Charge (SACs) and Legal
Attaches from Acting Director L. Patrick Gray, III."
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RECOMMENDATION :
That this message be approved for prompt transmittal
by teletype and cablegram to all SACs and Legal Attaches.
Enclosure
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COPIES OF THIS TELEGRAM SENT TO EDITOR WASHINTON POST WASHINGTON
DC AND ANOTHER SENT TO DPI NATIONAL PRESS BUILDING WASHINGTON
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••IT WOULD MEAN NEGLECTING THE FACT THAT J EDGAR HOOVER W AS
A COLLOSUS OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE IF HIS ACTUAL OFFICE* THE
ROOM HE WORKED IN/ WERE TO BE OCCUPIED BY ANYONE ELSE. X SU6GEST
DECLARING IT A NATIONAL MONUMENT LIKE THE ROOMS OF OTHER GREAT
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MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR JOHN EDGAR HOOVER, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA,
may four nineteen seventytwo.
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FOR BUREAU’S INFORMATION, CITY-WIDE MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR
FORMER DIRECTOR HOOVER WILL BE HELD AT CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH,
SAVANNAH, FROM NOON TO TWELVE THIRTY PM, THURSDAY MAY FOUR.
SERVICE WILL BE INTERDENOMINATIONAL WITH MINISTERS OF VARIOUS FAITHS
taking part, brigadier general Eugene m. lynch, commandant of
HUNTER ARMY FIELD - FORT STEWART MILITARY COMPLEX WILL BE
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PRINCIPAL SPEAKER. FBI EMPLOYEES AND FORMER EMPLOYEES IN THIS AREA
INVITED TO ATTEND AS A GROUP AND SOME WILL DO SO. THIS SERVICE
IS A SPONTANEOUS COMMUNITY TRIBUTE INITIATED BY JOHN D. CARSWELL,
PRESIDENT OF JOHN D. CARSWELL COMPANY, GENERAL INSURANCE AGENTS,
n NE ONE TWO EAST BAY ST., SAVANNAH.
FOR BUREAU’S FUS^ER INFORMATION, THIS OFFICE HAS RECIEVED
FLOWERS AND NUMEROUS CALLS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC OFFICIALS
AND PRIVATE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT AREA EXPRESSING SORROW IN THE} LOSS
OF MR. HOOVER.
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FOR INFORMATION OF THE BUREAU, MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR
MR. HOOVER WILL BE HELD AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
NEWARK, IN OPDEP THAT NEWARK OFFICE EMPLOYEES MAY SPIRITUALLY
D AY THEIR LAST RESPECTS TO MR. HOOVER.
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MAY THIRD- FUNERAL SERVICE WILL 0E HELD ATNATlONAL
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WASHINGTON AT ELEVEN A-H. THURSDAY/
May FOURTH/ TO WHICH ALL CHIEFS OF MISSION IN WASHINGTON
AND WIVES ARE BEING INVITED- PRIVATE INTERHENT WASHINGTON
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The hours of 8:00 p. m. to 10:00 p. m. , May 3, 1972,
have been designated as the time in which members of the law
enforcement profession may pay their respects to Mr. J. Edgar
Hoover in the Capitol Rotunda. For those who are unable to be
present during these hours, the Rotunda will be open all night.
May 3, and until 8:30 a. m. , May 4, 1972,
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Miss Gandy
IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXECUTIVE OROER OF MaY SECOND ALL
POSTS ARE OIRECTED TO ELY FLAG MALFSTAFF ON ALL
government buildings Through day of interment.
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designated beneficiary of Mr. Hoover, who was a member of the Special Agen
Insurance Fund, was delivered to Mr. Mohr for transmittal to Mr. Tolson on
this date.
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ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 7VH, FOLLOWING WHICH HE WILL UE
IN STATE UNTIL NINE THIRTY A.M. THURSDAY, MAY MR,
WHEN HE WILL BE TAKEN TO NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH, WASHINGTON, D.C. FOR FUNERAL SERVICE.
FOLLOWING THIS SERVICE, THERE WILL BE PRIVATE
INTERMENT AT CONGRESSIONAL CEMETERY, ONE EIGHT ZERO
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Lanham, Maryland 20801
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12004 Lisbo rough Road
Mitchellville, Maryland 20716
Mrs. Henry E. Kmen (Great niece)
■L- Collamer Heights
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Ballston Spa, New York ?12020
Mrs. Thomas A. Orton (Grand niece)
57 George Street
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
1 Mrs. K. Paul Fennell (Niece)
vJ23 13 Shelter Lane
£ Bowie, Maryland 20715
Mrs. Kenneth Callaway (Grand niece)
1626 Foxliall Road, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20007
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2040 Federal Avenue —
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D. N. Hoover, Jr. (nephew)
The Rocks
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Charles Town, West Virginia 25414
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Mr. Bishop:
REU^MEM<
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MORIAL BOOK CONTAINING EULOGIES
REGARDING THE DIRECTOR
Mr. Callahan.
Mr. C*»|ht
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Mr. I'-' - y .
Mr, CUvel.tiid
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Mr. S =rar»
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Mies H'-'inua.
Mis* Gandy.
Earlier today in conversation with Senator James O.
Eastland (D -Mississippi) I inquired about the policy concerning the
issuance of memorial books containing a compilation of the various
eulogies of prominent individuals which have been issued by the
Congress from time to time. The Senator said such memorial books
generally have been reserved for Presidents and Members of
Congress, although there have been occasions where such memorial
books have been issued on others such as Supreme Court Justices
and Eleanor Roosevelt. The Senator stated he feels it would be most
appropriate to have such a memorial book compiled by the Congress
concerning Mr. Hoover, adding that he will initiate the necessary
action to see that this is carried QUl.
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FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOi^MR. HOOVER BEING HANDLED BY
GAWLERS FUNERAL HOME, WISCONSIN AVENUE AND HARRISON, N.W. ,
WASHINGTON, D. C. BODY TO LIE IN STATE CAPITOL ROTUNDA
COMMENCING ELEVEN A. M. , WEDNESDAY, MAY THREE, NINETEEN
SEVENTY -TWO, UNTIL NINE THIRTY A. 1L, MAY FOUR, NINETEEN
ELEVEN A. M. ,
SEVENTY -TWO, ON WHICH DATE MEMORIAL SERVICES TO BE CONDUCTED/
AT NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, FOUR ONE ZERO ONE NEBRASKA
AVENUE, N.W. , WASHINGTON, D.C. INTERMEHET IMMEDIATELY
THEREAFTER CONGRESSIONAL CEMETERY, WASHINGTON, SERVICES AT
CEMETERY PRIVATE. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, DONATIONS MAY BE MADE
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PASSED AWAY FROM NATURAL CAUSES AT HE HOME LAST NIGHT.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING MADE WITH JOSEPH GAWLER’S
AND SONS OF THIS CITY AND I WILL ADVISE YOU WHEN THESE ARE
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12004 Lisborough Road
Mitchellville, Maryland 20716
Mrs. Henry E. Kmen (Great niece)
Collamer Heights
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Ballston Spa, New York /12020
Mrs. Thomas A. Orton (Grand niece)
57 George Street
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
■( Mrs. K. Paul Fennell (Niece)
V12313 Shelter Lane
Bowie, Maryland 20715
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personal olilce was secured at 11 :40 a. m. today. It was neoroaary to
change the lock on one door ia order to acrosnpMah this.
To nay knowledge, the contents of the office are exactly as
they would have been had Mr. Hoover reported to the
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Mr. Felt
Mr. Campbell
Mr. Rosen
Mr. Mnhr
Mr. Hihhup
Mr. Miller, E-S.
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Mr. rasper
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Mr. Cleveland
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